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Black Acres founder seeks meeting with mayor after receiving notice about variances

5770949 · September 17, 2025
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James Paul of Black Acres Inc. said the city raised concerns about zoning variances for his Cornhill property and asked for a meeting with the mayor to clarify compliance.

James Paul, founder and executive director of Black Acres Inc., told the Utica Common Council during public comment that his nonprofit recently received an eight-item variance notice related to its Cornhill property and that he wants to meet with the mayor to clarify the city’s concerns.

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