This site requires JavaScript to run correctly. Im not saying it's going to sway people, but it might just help set up peace of mind that it shows that you as an elected [official] or anybody is willing to listen to other people. Chloe loves picnics, barbecues, campouts, and basically any reason to dine al fresco, especially with friends and family. Katie: Sure, I would say I'm from the area originally, and then I got an amazing job in Charlotte, North Carolina. I did want to share how I came across you. And so for me, it was like okay, I hear you but let's just try this for 90 days then and if it sucks, we'll just put it back. And that was going to be the goal. It was hard to see why I would make an investment there when the community aspect wasn't there for me. and the event included an actual wedding. It was very enjoyable, I don't know, everybody was doing something. She was NOT endorsed because her constituents were upset with her decision to transform Genesee St into 1 lane. I think it's because a lot of folks, it's difficult for a lot of folks to envision a downtown where we don't have it dominated by cars. View the profiles of professionals named "Katie Aiello" on LinkedIn. So it's this little-by-little way. We ended up doing it and there were a lot of people within the first week that said, Katie, I thought you were crazy but now that I see it, it's like not that big of a deal. Now we can actually experience the proof of it. Utica is one of the biggest [refugee] cities per square capita. I ran and I at least wanted to raise really important points, and we did that throughout the year. Utica is one of the biggest [refugee] cities per square capita. Katie Aiello talks party, politics, small business and downtown hospital after Election to Utica Common Council in the 1st Ward. Oh, it's delicious. Jun 20. Just eight months before it's scheduled to open, MVHS officials took WIBX's Bill Keeler and Jeff Monaski, along with Photo Journalist Nancy L. Ford through the new Wynn Hospital in Utica. We had a great conversation for those that want to learn more about some of the great work Katie and other folks are involved in, you can find her on TikTok and YouTube both as Katie Aiello. And at the time, I was like wait, so I can get bike lanes and I don't want to be on the council anymore? After spending the last 10 summers on San Juan Island, she is happy to now call it her permanent home. I went around for two weeks asking everyone and then I realized oh, crap, it's me.. Then I hung up the phone and googled: "How do I make a business proposal? My store's rent is one-fifth of what it would have been in Charlotte. They were upset why she was so adamantabout spending 2 milliondollars on a Skateparkthat wasn'teven in her district. I ran and I at least wanted to raise really important points, and we did that throughout the year. Welcome to Andy Talks Urbanism. There's already a coffee shop down the street." Never did I demand or ask for anything other than a form to fill out. We experience less than 9,000. Thank you so much. Day 90 was back in January, and we're on our second trial and this time the city is doing some buy-in and they are getting actual engineers to study the road and to see what, you know, there's so many ways to make complete streets, right? People on the council, they didn't understand it, they immediately, you know, went kind of NIMBY on it (sorry) and it was just like absolutely not, not in our street, it's been like this for 100 years, let's keep it going. At the time, though, as a business owner on my street, I was also concerned for the idea of a median because I wouldn't be able to get deliveries through. And that's where in Utica, where it's more of like a roots space thing, at least for me. I think I can speak to Durham's experience. And here we are today. During a recent interview on WIBX, Aiello did acknowledge she didn't second her own nominationsaying she believed something underhanded was going on and that a decision had already been made to back Pekmez instead of her. I want to know what staple from our fair statebecause I live in Durhamyou miss the most because I know they don't have Bojangles in Utica. I know that's true [as well in Charlotte]. They had to hold their ground, you know, because that's embarrassing. And we're seeing this by just evidence of all the departments working together, even from the state, to the county to our city and just kind of trusting the experts in their fields who are trained for this to just do a great job, while also for me as the elected official to advocate the city services for my people who don't drive cars, who want to ride a bike, who want to walk across the street safely. You don't legislate by survey. Pekmez said the allegations came as a surprise to her and would make a statement in the near future. That's why, we're gonna need to know how this works no matter what the season is. Day 90 was back in January, and we're on our second trial and this time the city is doing some buy-in and they are getting actual engineers to study the road and to see what, you know, there's so many ways to make complete streets, right? They don't want to make us look good, even the woman who made the Complete Streets policy legislation in 2016 on my council. But I remember starting at $50,000 a year in 2017. I don't know if you've read any sort of New York Times articles or anything about how Gen Z has the lowest proportion of driver's licenses of any generation, and how there's been this huge swing into urban areas, particularly areas where you don't need a car because it's friggin expensive. And nothing you need to be needed. Your current browser isn't compatible with SoundCloud. But you know, fast forward to the years of 2019 and 2023 today, it's more accessible to find this information on how to run, right? Aiello, a Democrat completing her first term on the council, raised allegations about Russell Pelli, an envelop of money and federal ARPA funding after Pelli's fiance, Mirela Pekmez, received the party's endorsement from Democrats for Utica's 1st Ward seat. And yeah, that's kind of, I think, what people have to do in their cities, but you have to be very kind and open about it and know people are gonna be upset and like walk them through that emotionally. (3,336 kg) and lasted in the Guinness Book for several years. Katie Aiello - Utica, New York, United States - LinkedIn A lot of people couldnt visualize it. Like, sign me up, because politics was just really aggressive. So that's what this is for. I think these visuals helped my area. I had to be very open and honest about that and concede where arguments were fair to their points and I have, but the 90-day trial started and our traffic timing is off, we have to fix the merge lane. And so I was hoping you could share some of that with the listeners and what brought you to Utica and ultimately to serving on the city council. It means you can make that difference. And that's where in Utica, where it's more of like a roots space thing, at least for me. They don't want to make us look good, even the woman who made the Complete Streets policy legislation in 2016 on my council. During this time, she also contributed to the creation of several nonprofits and served as a board member for direct service and capacity building organizations. Jessica started her career as a teacher in the Bronx, was a top-performing recruiter for Teach For America, founded an award-winning nonprofit, and directed strategic planning and performance management efforts for public schools in our nations capital. They aren't speaking it that way. In order to make an accommodating space that people want to be in and can coexist in, people of all walks of life, that advocacy is an important element of it. Utica currently is the number two fastest growing city in New York State. There's no legislation. Katie: [What] I miss the mostit's in Noda in Charlotteis Cabo Fish Taco, which had these jalapeo mashed potatoes, and that was my favorite place to go to. And my name is Katie Aiello. What do I do? I grew up in a very blue collar, tough Italian neighborhood. So I'll pause you right there because you did mention that you did spend time in Charlotte. Looking back, it seems really great, but the pushback was really rough. Aiello, who appreciates Utica's affordability, opened a coffee shop with an easy-to-get loan. I'm grateful to live where development is needed and the barriers to entry are low for people who want to get involved as a result. Aiello, who appreciates Utica's affordability, opened a coffee shop with an easy-to-get. They aren't speaking it that way. The new restaurant has an awesome menu featuring great food and drink. Andrs: So I'll pause you right there because you did mention that you did spend time in Charlotte. It can be like a launching point for your career. You're just gonna leave in a couple years, like No, I'm not. And then I did. Andrs: Yeah, that's exciting to hear. I really believed Utica could handle this and I think they've stepped up and so far, so good. I loved it, but I wasn't part of the conversation then. I've done some reading on the history of Utica and to share with my listenersUtica had a lot of industry, particularly textile industry, going into the 20th century, and also had a pretty strong political machine that seems to exist even now in some ways. Pelli did not deny he's had criminal trouble in the past, but said it's not the person he is anymore. I'm laughing because at no point in my life have I ever seen government work this fast. Then tell me! Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. And then this sort of thing started. In 2019 she earned an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management, where she focused on nonprofit business, and served on the board of the LGBTQ identity club. People think that if you remove a lane of roads that removes accessibility from businesses, but if done right, that's not the case the whole opposite happens. So you came up on my Tiktok feed talking about your decision to move to Utica in the first place, when you described the experience of moving to an underpopulated city. But it was just I missed Utica. It is a fastly-growing city but the bike and transit infrastructure is growing at a much slower rate. Andrs: Yeah, certainly, and understanding that everyone's coming from a different place and doesn't have all those same resources and accommodating the downtown area to that. I'm running for reelection, but we don't know what happens. I went around for two weeks asking everyone and then I realized oh, crap, it's me.. It wasn't about being on camera, which is producing this content for people and that took off. So, if you'd love to share how that came about, running and eventually serving on city council. And then I say the whole spiel in like one minute as if I was just talking to a buddy, but you know another like 28 year old at the time, and then it turns out everybody did care in my inbox was blowing up. So yeah, I took a leap and I had the majority of my counsel support me which was great because they recognize it's my district. Katie is originally from California but has also lived Continue Reading Especially I was 26 years old at the time, maybe 27? Then tell me! And unfortunately, even the Stanley Theatre in our downtown Utica, this beautiful building and they bring a lot of shows and talent to the area, but they were the biggest people against it, saying that they were against well, they kept making it about the bike lanes would prohibit their cars from backing in and like get the load ins, but on phone calls with them, I'm told it's pretty specific that it's, you know, poor people ride bikes, and that's not good for this area. How do you circle back and, I don't know, save face after you just threw all of that rage out there? And it turns out, they were going to paint the street that weekend when I had a common council meeting, and I quickly put in a piece of resolution asking the mayor to do a 90 day trial. It is a fastly-growing city but the bike and transit infrastructure is growing at a much slower rate. So when I say that, because Italians really did have a stronghold here for a while, not at first that's a very big part of the conversation. And I think a big part of it, sometimes they want it. It doesn't mean don't move there. And then I make a statement back saying it's clear to me that some people still think that they own the city by virtue of their last name I kind of came in hot okay, not gonna lie but that its still what was indicative and at the root of what they were saying is that who are you to tell us what our street should be like, even though I'm representing a massive people. Aiello took to social media last week to call attention to the $500 cash left for her by Russell Pelli, an owner of commercial property in Utica, along with a note asking for help getting a form to apply for city grant funding. And I don't know if you google your politics, it gets really interesting. Everything was clean and not old infrastructure. Rachel Aiello (@rachaiello) / Twitter Katie Aiello talks Party, - Talk of the Town - Facebook Our city is 65,000 people, and we used to be double that size. After spending her formative years in Northern Nevada, Rae graduated from Boston University with both a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science and a Master of Arts in Environmental Policy and Analysis. I want to ask you now that the 90 day trial is done and now that we're on trial two whether you feel that the Complete Streets model proved itself as the best way forward for Utica. And I say that to hopefully encourage other people who want to get involved, because the old guard definitely wasn't excited about me. And then you know, I jump online, I see [other creators] talking and I'm like, nope, we're on the right page. And you get your people, which is what's also cool about now in this time. But that didn't stop the backlash. Access the Letter,Correspondence in the Katie Aiello v. Mirela Pekmez, Oneida County Board Of Elections, Sarah F Boorman, Nichole Shortell case on Trellis.Law. That's what I felt like was missing in Utica. In that order. And the mayor is also up at the end of this year. About Us Give Better Group Ms. Katie Aeillo is making very falseclaims against myself, friends, and chair members. Not everybody, but the people who hated it made it known. We have a really fun Tiktok community I find to discuss urbanism, and if anybody's jumping into this field, get the support of other people who get it because you guys have been such a strong support for me through this. To your point, the political machine thinks they're still intact, but it's definitely I don't know this is gonna sound out loud, but it seems like the corruption used to really serve the city that used to exist. And that's what I hope for more elected officials, you know, I dont have these higher office aspirations and I just want to run my coffee shop and enjoy where I do it and hopefully, bring that same joy for other people. I really believed Utica could handle this and I think they've stepped up and so far, so good. Katie will primarily be organizing sports, fitness and outdoor programming. So there's still some convincing, but I'm excited for the springtime. So before a drop of paint even went down, we were hearing the nastiest comments from people, mostly the opposing party, because that's the game. So here I come. Utica Councilwoman Katie - Talk of the Town - Facebook What they're gonna say is, I can't find any parking downtown. Well, I know that's not true, theres parking everywhere. Regarding Aiello's claim that she was told by the executive committee that she would receive the party's endorsement in her re-election bid, Pelli - who is not a member of the committee - had his own take on what unfolded. whereas before we were getting these federally-funded thingstimes were different. And to be a part of it at a young age, to have this seat at the table, even politically I wouldn't have been able to have the access to these rooms if I was in these bigger cities, and it's definitely still hard to now, but it's a big [deal]. Sometimes you don't. I started asking questions about things that I thought we could do better, like maintenance of public flower boxes. There are 10+ professionals named "Katie Aiello", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. 1 talking about this. I followed as closely as I can, being however many miles away, and some of the stuff you've gotten hurled at you, man. In my area, they think about going to Saratoga, Rochester, and everybody loves those cities and I say do you know why? It's because they have these walkable aspects that you're thinking of immediately. Sometimes you don't. Found people in Florida, California and other states +94 +93 +92 . But when I'm up against these people who have done things, obviously the same way forever, I knew I wanted to pursue this. And I say that to hopefully encourage other people who want to get involved, because the old guard definitely wasn't excited about me. I ran to do the job. It clearly shows that I am trying to advocate for the benefitof the Latino community which she failed to do. Our city was designed to sustain triple that. She claimed she lived at 412 LaFayette Street, and later admitted she only spent one night there. So I was married at the time we decided to move back and parts that I loved about Charlotte that I learned about, like the coffee shop there and the community aspect of it. Yeah, yeah, I've seen that place. It's almost million people now. And not many cities you can say that I can do that on the main intersection. She can throw mud, dirt, tantrums, kick her feet, cry to her mommy, none of it will change the facts. Katies enthusiasm for well-written prose led her to pursue an MFA in Creative Writing, teach college English, and later administer a large federal grant that empowered youth to complete their GED. So this is something I'm trying to push for while we have an agreeable administration, and people I really trust in each department between our planning and our engineers. Candidate for Utica Common Council in the 1st Ward katieforutica.com Katie's enthusiasm . How do you circle back and, I don't know, save face after you just threw all of that rage out there? I'm from the Utica, New York, area, and I ended up moving to Charlotte, North Carolina. Anyway, I'm a Democrat. And then one day there's a common council meetingand this is during COVID, so nobody has access to be in these meetingsand we're not allowed to do public comment, but they're talking about term limits. A lot of people bring up the worries of gentrification, and I get what they're saying. We're happy to have you on Katie! Newest Utica Common Council member Aiello juggles business, government On Monday's Keeler in the Morning Show on WIBX, Aiello stopped short of calling the $500 gift a possible bribe, but said voters in Utica will have to decided the intent of the money themselves. The owners of that building wanted something in the lobby space and asked, "Would you be interested in opening up a coffee shop"? Of course, I've done a lot of legwork of listening to people one on one since. Please download one of our supported browsers. And now I say all that because people wanted me to run again. Not everybody has cars, and it's either from the people who've been here their whole lives or they're just coming here. Aiello says an envelop with five $100 bills was left for her at her business, Character Coffee, in February of 2022. So right on the main intersection of Utica, I was able to open up my coffee shop for a business loan less than $50,000.

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