Utica’s Board of Estimate and Apportionment has approved Mayor Michael Galime’s proposed $93.3 million city budget, including a 2.9% property tax increase and major funding for public safety. Next, the Utica Common Council will hold departmental hearings Feb. 23–25 before a final vote due by March 20, ahead of the fiscal year that begins April 1.

<p>Utica&rsquo;s Board of Estimate and Apportionment has approved Mayor Michael Galime&rsquo;s proposed $93.3 million city budget, including a 2.9% property tax increase and major funding for public safety. Next, the Utica Common Council will hold departmental hearings Feb. 23&ndash;25 before a final vote due by March 20, ahead of the fiscal year that begins April 1.</p>

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