Legislative Update – Spring 2024

On May 5th, I joined others in painting a teal line down the center of North Main Street in the Village of Minoa. Teal is the color of ovarian cancer awareness, and the line is a visible reminder that this year’s Teal Ribbon Run/Walk is coming up soon. It’s planned for Saturday, May 17th. The…

As the recent election for County Legislature concludes, I want to take a moment to sincerely thank everyone who supported me – not only during this campaign, but over the past three decades of public service. It has been an honor and privilege to serve our community as Trustee, Mayor, and County Legislator. Working alongside…

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…

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…

This week I attended the CenterState CEO Economic Champions Celebration. This event celebrates our business world and companies that are doing great things. I was proud to see some of these stats which they shared: I think these fantastic numbers really highlight how well we’re doing in Onondaga County. They reinforce we are heading in…

Food insecurity is a growing problem in Onondaga County, thanks to inflation and the rising cost of food. We are fortunate in the 10th District to have food pantries that help those in need, and county and state programs are making a difference. Still, we have much work to do to and I look forward…