Housing conditions and the Oneida Square program
Summary
Resident Francis Brown and Minority Leader Tim Julian both raised alarms about state-mandated housing placements around Oneida Square in Utica — citing code violations, unsafe conditions, and neighborhood disruption. The contract still passed, but a work group may be formed to look for answers.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
The county continues funding the housing services contract, whose cost to taxpayers wasn't stated at the meeting.
People placed in the housing program get services and shelter.
Neighbors and businesses around Oneida Square say they're dealing with fallout from the program, per Julian and Brown.
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