Chris Ryan

Oswego, Liverpool, and more to host Ryan’s traveling constituent office hours

Ryan, a Democrat, wraps up 13 years on the legislature. He narrowly won the wide-open 50th senate district seat to replace John Mannion, who's preparing his own transition to Congress.

Republicans put forth very minor changes to fulfill a court order, but Democrats are using the opportunity to move the lines a bit more. They'll vote Tuesday.

The final affidavit ballots in Onondaga County expanded Ryan's lead and sealed his victory in the third tight race for the district since 2018.

Republicans put forth slight changes, while Democrats are still working on their draft.

Chris Ryan brings 20 years of experience from town and county government, while Nick Paro has served his hometown of Salina as a councilor and supervisor.

Both candidates have similar backgrounds. Drumm started his political career in the Oswego County legislature, and has been a union organizer and political consultant. Ryan began on the Geddes Town Board, and has been on the on the Onondaga County Legislature for 13 years. He's president of CWA Local 1123.

Two lawmakers from either political party are looking forward to progress on initiatives mentioned in the Onondaga County executive's State of the County speech.

The legislature has spent days reviewing County Executive Ryan McMahon’s 2023 spending, and Thursday evening was the public’s chance before the lawmakers take a final vote next week.

County Ways and Means Committee votes to place $7.5 million of initiatives in contingency funds.