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A new countywide program to help keep your kids safe when getting on and off their school bus launched this week, and I’m proud to have played a part in it. I joined government leaders and school district officials at the ESM Transportation Center on Monday to announce the initial rollout of the Onondaga County…
The Onondaga County Legislature’s Public Safety committee held our April meeting at the new home of the Onondaga County Department of Emergency Management in Liverpool. As Chair of the committee, I felt it was important to begin the meeting with a moment of silence in honor of Lieutenant Michael Hoosock of the Onondaga County Sheriff’s…
Yesterday, my opponent posted about the news being reported that the County Executive is using funds from a project account designed for projects to help enhance the environment and public enjoyment. While the aquarium certainly fits under those parameters, it is important to note that these are funds provided by Honeywell International and not taxpayers….
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…
This week, I joined my fire & EMS family to say goodbye to, and celebrate the life of, Chief Larry Byrnes. He dedicated over 50 years to our community, first volunteering with Fayetteville in 1972 and rising through the ranks before being appointed Chief in 2001. He held that position for ten years and was…
Onondaga County Legislator Mark Olson joined other elected officials for an important community listening session and discussion of the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing Central New York’s food system. The April 2nd event at the CNY Regional Market was hosted by the Syracuse-Onondaga Food Systems Alliance (SOFSA). Organizers say the event “provided a rare…