Legislative Update – Spring 2024

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…

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…

I’m happy to announce I have decided to run for re-election this year. Below you will find the official news release I sent out. Thank you for your support and I look forward to seeing you during the campaign! For Immediate Release Onondaga County Legislator Mark Olson (10th District) has announced he plans to seek…

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…

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…

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…