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No More Taxpayer Funds for Aquarium
At the December session of the legislature, McMahon asked Onondaga County legislators for another $11 million more for the aquarium. Republicans delayed the vote on this item and removed it from the agenda. But it was reported that it would be back at their February or March session in 2025. I…
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Comments on County District Maps
On November 19, 2024, the county legislature held a public hearing on new district maps due to a judge’s ruling that they maps needed to be redrawn. I submitted the following public comment about the two maps that were being considered: To Onondaga County Legislators, Let’s review how we got…
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Top Heavy Spending
After numerous questionable hiring practices from the County Executive. Legislators passed a law to add a fourth deputy county executive for economic development and planning with no discussion. The county executive is required to hold a public hearing on new laws. I attended this public hearing and here are my…
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Comments on County 2025 Budget
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It’s not too late, Cancel the Aquarium!
Sent to Onondaga County Legislators on March 26, 2024 We have now seen the reports that what the feasibility study said could work here is not financially feasible due to rising costs and has to be scaled back. This is concerning as the county’s very own feasibility study stated: “A smaller…
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Comments Against County Lawsuit
At the February session of the Onondaga County Legislature, there was a resolution that appeared the day before on their agenda that gave the County Executive $100,000 of taxpayer money to sue the state over moving elections to even years to increase turnout. I attended the legislative session and gave…
