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…
For Immediate Release “It is my honor to inform you that the state of our county is strong and it is resilient.” Legislator Mark Olson was in the audience as Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon started his 2025 State of the County Address with that statement, before spending an hour detailing the progress the county…
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…
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…
Onondaga County Legislator Mark Olson enjoys walking and biking, especially during the summer months. He’s cautious, though, as many roads in the Town of Manlius – his 10th District – can be challenging with speeding cars and drivers not paying attention. For years, as Fayetteville’s Mayor, and now as a County Legislator, Mr. Olson has…
My Legislative Update for Spring 2024 is now available.
