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  • Fund Child Care Assistance

    Fund Child Care Assistance

    As the end of the school year nears, Onondaga County announced that funding for child care assistance is running out and has temporarily stopped accepting new applications and renewals. This program is 94% funded by federal and state aid. While funding from state and federal was increased in 2025 by…

  • Endorsed By Run For Something

    Endorsed By Run For Something

    Run for Something endorses Elaine Denton for County Legislator Changing The Face of Local Politics in New York. Elaine Denton is proud to receive the endorsement of Run for Something (RFS), the groundbreaking organization that recruits and supports strong voices in the next generation of progressive leadership.

  • Invest In Our Community, Not Corporations

    Invest In Our Community, Not Corporations

    Let’s learn from our past mistakes and let’s put this money into our community not corporations. Giving $27 million dollars out with no metrics for success and no details on if, when or how taxpayers will be paid back does not make sense.

  • We Need Checks & Balances

    We Need Checks & Balances

    There is a proposal before the county legislature to “loan” $27 million taxpayer dollars to purchase land for private companies with no details on if, when, or how taxpayers will be repaid. Where are the checks and balances?

  • Endorsement Annoucement

    Endorsement Annoucement

    I am proud to announce my endorsement from Eleanor’s Legacy for Onondaga County Legislator to represent District 10! Founded in 2001 by Judith Hope, the first woman to chair the New York State Democratic Committee, Eleanor’s Legacy is inspired by the dynamic legacy of Eleanor Roosevelt and her dedication to…

  • Aquarium Needs More Transparency

    Aquarium Needs More Transparency

    On March 4th, the legislature amended a local law to allow unlimited private donations go towards the Onondaga County aquarium without oversight by the legislature. The law amends a previous local law that required that donations over $1,500 be accepted by resolution. I made a public comment against amending this…