Common Council - Special Meeting
Oneida County
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The Utica Common Council held a special meeting to discuss a proposed local law that would temporarily suspend the residency requirement for newly appointed and current Utica police officers in their first five years of service. The police chief advocated for the change as a recruitment and retention tool, citing staffing shortages and competition from other agencies.
About this meeting
- Government Body
- Common Council
- Meeting Type
- Common Council
- Location
- Utica, NY
- Meeting Date
- July 22, 2026
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