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  • Term Limits, Vacancies & Bike Law

    Term Limits, Vacancies & Bike Law

    The Onondaga County Legislature passed two ballot referendums and a Cycle Safety Local Law for vulnerable road users at our June session. After the legislature passes local laws, the county executive is required to hold a public hearing. This is a great way to share your public comments about these…

  • Endorsed By Congressman Pat Ryan’s Patriot PAC NY

    Endorsed By Congressman Pat Ryan’s Patriot PAC NY

    Congressman Pat Ryan’s Patriot PAC NY announces first wave of endorsements focused on public service and community leadership. Elaine Denton is a mom of three, an elected official serving her community and passionate advocate for social equity. Ryan, a combat veteran who represents a swing-district in New York’s Hudson Valley,…

  • Input, Engagement & Meetings

    Input, Engagement & Meetings

    There are some upcoming meetings, public hearings and events that I wanted to let you know about. Plus there is a vacancy on the Manlius Town Board. If you are interested in running for office, see below for how to apply.

  • Aquarium Update

    Aquarium Update

    Below is the funding to date, related articles and my comments from a press conference held by the Democratic Caucus of the County Legislature on April 14th introducing our amendments to the local law on gifts and donations. Just over a year ago the county legislature passed a local law…

  • NYSAC Legislative Conference

    NYSAC Legislative Conference

    Educate. Advocate. Represent. Serve. I attended the New York State Association of Counties Legislative Conference with Chair Nicole Watts & Legislator Ellen Bock meeting county officials across NY. I enjoyed learning about how other counties are implementing county wide EMS plans, building ethical awareness, providing access to better healthcare and…

  • 70 Days In Office

    70 Days In Office

    Thanks to your support Democrats have a majority in the County Legislator for the first time in 50 years. My colleagues and I have been diving into existing projects, asking questions and holding meetings. You can follow along by reviewing the minutes on our website or watching meetings on YouTube. In January, we…