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…
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…
As the former Mayor of the Village of Fayetteville, I had the great honor of working withDr. Sally Roesch Wagner. I worked side by side with Sally to help the Matilda JoslynGage Museum come to life in our community, and I was deeply saddened to learn ofher passing. Sally’s passion and unwavering commitment to the…
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….
I recently attended the League of Women Voters of the Syracuse Metro Area Legislative Breakfast. It was a good opportunity to hear the perspectives of our local state leaders on various topics including economic development, environmental concerns and transportation issues. The audience asked some good questions and the discussion was very informative. As a bonus,…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
