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Ways & Means Committee Advances Amended 2027 Budget to Full Legislature; Adds Child Welfare Workers, Invests in Food Security, and Strengthens Oversight of County Spending

Committee also reviewed Seven Local Laws, Deputy Sheriffs’ Contract, and Water Environment Protection Rates on Tuesday as part of regular business SYRACUSE, N.Y. — On Tuesday, after two weeks of […]

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Onondaga County Legislature Recognizes Sheriffs’ Week, Honoring the Service of the Sheriff’s Office

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Onondaga County Legislature has recognized September 20 through 26 as Sheriffs’ Week in Onondaga County, presenting a Gold Seal to Sheriff Toby Shelley to honor the […]

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On Day 2 of Budget, Legislature Reviews Proposed Six-Year Capital Plan Topping $1.2 Billion Across 95 Projects

The 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Plan now includes a Jamesville jail study, park upgrades, a new zoo elephant barn, and Clay sewer work while remaining within the County’s state debt limits […]

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County Legislature Begins 2027 Fiscal Review of County Executive Proposed $1.7 Billion Budget

Proposed spending plan cuts property tax rate 9% and highlights aligned spending on Housing and Human Services needs ahead of legislative review SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The County Legislature formally began […]

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Housing + Transportation Citizen Advisory Board Pitches Proposals on Housing and Transportation Solutions to Legislators and Community

Community expo will showcase the approximately 40-member board’s proposals to expand housing availability and strengthen neighborhood connectivity as the county works to close a gap in housing units intensified by […]

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Statement

Remarks from Chairwoman Watts on New Path Forward for Voters on Term Limits

Today, voters have a clear path to vote on term limits in the November 2026 elections for the Office of Comptroller and County Executive. The Board of Elections, the County […]

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Judge Clears Path for Voters to Decide Term Limits in November 2026; Legislators Will Vote on Local Law Introducing Competing 12- and 16-Year Propositions

Syracuse, NY— The courts have authorized a path for voters in Onondaga County to decide on term limits for this November general election. The Board of Elections, the County Executive, […]

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Legislature Passes Resolution Calling for Signing of the Good Food NY Bill

Syracuse, N.Y. — Legislators Ellen Block (District 5) and David Knapp (District 12) sponsored a bipartisan food-access resolution calling on the Governor to sign the Good Food NY Bill. The […]

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Onondaga County Legislature Acts on Eight Items in August Session, Including Authorization to Pursue Legal Action on Term Limits Local Law

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Onondaga County Legislature met this week, authorizing various projects and resolutions, including a resolution authorizing the Legislature to retain outside counsel and pursue litigation related to […]

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Statement on Term Limits Discussion at Upcoming Ways & Means

Today, the Legislature released its Ways and Means agenda which includes an upcoming discussion on the local law transmitted to the Board of Elections. This conversation is to discuss the […]

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