Legislative Update – Spring 2024

The Legislature approved a $27 million loan to the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency for land purchases to help attract semiconductor supply companies to our county. This $27 million investment will help bring good-paying jobs, increase local tax revenues, and ensure that our children and grandchildren have the opportunity to thrive right here in Onondaga…

On Wednesday, February 14, 2024, I spoke to the Manlius Town Board and shared details about the initiatives I’m working on at the Legislature and about ways Onondaga County is positioning itself for the future.

With the safety of our kids always a top concern for me, I was proud to sponsor a resolution to accept state grant funding for the Onondaga County Probation Department. Part of the $1,000,000 grant will be allocated to the hiring of a school-based Threat Assessment Coordinator. At the May meeting of the Legislature’s Public…

Memorial Day weekend was all about remembering and honoring, as it should be. I took part in parades and ceremonies in Oran, Manlius, the Village of Fayetteville and the Village of Minoa. It was nice to see so many turnout in honor of those who gave their lives for the freedoms we so enjoy today….

For Immediate Release “It is my honor to inform you that the state of our county is strong and it is resilient.” Legislator Mark Olson was in the audience as Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon started his 2025 State of the County Address with that statement, before spending an hour detailing the progress the county…