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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…
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My Response to State of The County
There is a lot on the horizon for Onondaga County and the regional STEAM school is an amazing example of what our tax dollars can accomplish. Future projects are exciting but we need to focus on providing services that our residents need today. The federal government is continuing to cut…
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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…
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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…
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Invest In Our NY
I traveled to Albany on February 11th to advocate for common-sense policies to be included in this year’s state budget. These policies would make the ultra-wealthy and most profitable corporations pay their fair share. When I talk with neighbors they share their concerns about rising costs and not being able…
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County Government
I have been diving in to county government and I want to share what I learn with you. This first post is about county government organization in New York State. New York State has 57 counties outside of NYC. These 57 counties have varying methods of governmental organization.
