Words cannot express how grateful and honored I am that the Village of Fayetteville chose to dedicate Canal Landing Park in my honor. The ceremony they held the day after Thanksgiving was so special and having it that day allowed many members of my family to attend, including my two sons. It is hard to…
As the former Mayor of the Village of Fayetteville, I had the great honor of working withDr. Sally Roesch Wagner. I worked side by side with Sally to help the Matilda JoslynGage Museum come to life in our community, and I was deeply saddened to learn ofher passing. Sally’s passion and unwavering commitment to the…
During the recent strike by New York State Corrections Officers, New York’s Governor banned state counties from hiring them into similar positions on the local level. In Onondaga County, this move came up at the March meeting of the Public Safety Committee. Onondaga County’s Sheriff was our guest, and shared as of that date, 49…
Recently, I attended two roundtable type events in the 10th District which brought together local businesses and government leaders to talk about how they can work together and help each other grow and prosper. Both were very informative with good conversations and dialogue. As a County Legislator, and a former Mayor of Fayetteville, I know…
Today, the Legislature began review of the Onondaga County Executive’s proposed 2026 budget. I want to take a moment to recognize and appreciate the hard work that went into developing this important financial blueprint for the year ahead and the future of our county. This proposed budget is a strong starting point. But now the…
My Legislative Update for Spring 2024 is now available.
