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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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County Legislators Discuss Local Laws on Safety and Charter Changes Ahead of June 2 Vote

Democratic Majority Bring “Good Governance Slate” of Ballot Referendum Laws for November Election Minority Present Houses of Worship Protection Act to Protect Faith Community SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Onondaga County […]

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Statement by Chairwoman Watts

On Proposed Local Laws Ahead of Ways & Means Committee Meeting “Coming off the heels of Memorial Day, a day of reflection on the deep sacrifices made in defense of […]

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Ways & Means Advances $24 Million in Bonds

Bonds Support Need for Critical Technology, Road Construction, and Investments in Aging Equipment SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Onondaga County Ways & Means Committee advanced legislation for $24 million in bonds […]

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Committee Minutes

JANUARY 2026 MEETING MINUTES

PUBLIC SAFETYCHARLES E. GARLAND, CHAIR MINUTES *** COUNTY FACILITIESCHAD RYAN, CHAIR MINUTES ***ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONGREGG ERIKSEN, CHAIR MINUTES *** PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTELAINE DENTON, CHAIR MINUTES *** HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICESDAN […]

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DECEMBER 2025 MEETING MINUTES

PUBLIC SAFETYMARK A. OLSON, CHAIR DRAFT MINUTES * * * COUNTY FACILITIESDEBRA J. CODY, CHAIR DRAFT MINUTES * * * ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONJULIE ABBOTT, CHAIR DRAFT MINUTES * * * PLANNING […]

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NOVEMBER 2025 MEETING MINUTES

COUNTY FACILITIES DEBRA J. CODY, CHAIR MINUTES * * * ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONJULIE ABBOTT, CHAIR MINUTES * * * HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICESCODY M. KELLY, CHAIR MINUTES * * * WAYS […]

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OCTOBER 2025 MEETING MINUTES

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONJULIE ABBOTT, CHAIR MINUTES * * * PUBLIC SAFETYMARK A. OLSON, CHAIR MINUTES * * * COUNTY FACILITIESDEBRA J. CODY, CHAIR MINUTES * * * PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTDAVID […]

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Public Hearing Minutes

2026 County Budget

PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE 2026 COUNTY BUDGET – OCTOBER 2, 2025, 5:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT:  Chair Gunnip, Mr. May, Mr. Romeo, Mr. Knapp, Mr. GarlandMEMBERS ABSENT:  Ms. Hernandez, Ms. AbbottALSO […]

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2026 BUDGET REVIEW MINUTES

Budget Review meetings will be livestreamed on YouTube 9.15.25  2026 Budget Presentation – Day 1 Audio 9.17.25  WMS Budget Review – Day 3 9.18.25  WMS Budget Review – Day 4 9.19.25  WMS Budget Review – Day 5 […]

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