My Legislative Update for Spring 2024 is now available.
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…
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…
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…
Big news to share: I’ve secured more than $20,000 in county funding for the Village of Minoa! The money will be used to determine the future of one of the village’s most identifiable landmarks – and one many consider an eyesore – the ‘Green Bridge.’ Built in the early 70’s, it allows pedestrians easy and…
This morning, I marked the 24th anniversary of 9/11 by attending a remembrance ceremony at Syracuse’s Forman Park. Part of it was 17 minutes of silence – that’s the length of time between when the planes crashed into the Twin Towers. I would like to thank the Syracuse Police Department and the Syracuse Fire Department…
Below is the ‘Letter to the Editor’ I sent to local publications to mark the one-year anniversary of the deaths of Onondaga County Sheriff Lt. Michael Hoosock and Syracuse Police Department Officer Michael Jensen. As Chairman of Public Safety Committee in Onondaga County, this one-year anniversary of the tragic line-of-duty deaths of Onondaga County Sheriff…
