Common Council Special Meeting June 11th, 2026

The City of Utica Common Council held a special meeting on June 11, 2026, primarily to consider overriding the mayor's veto of Ordinance Number 71 of 2026, which pertained to the display and raising of flags. The mayor had vetoed the ordinance citing concerns about its deviation from similar legislation passed by the Boston Common Council, potential for subjective interpretation, and issues with the flag-raising process. After discussion, the council voted 6-3 to override the veto, thereby repassing the ordinance. The meeting also touched on procedural concerns regarding transparency and the cancellation of a prior regular meeting, which delayed other council business including proclamations. No specific procurement, contract awards, or budget allocations were discussed during this meeting.