Jim Rowley

Jim Rowley, who's also Chairman of the Onondaga County Legislature, announced his bid for the 50th senate district seat in July.

Current Onondaga County Legislature Chair Jim Rowley wants to serve as State Senator in 50th Senate Race.

Another session of the Onondaga County Legislature came and went Wednesday without a vote on the proposed $85 million aquarium. Wednesday’s agenda included the usual array of routine items, but the aquarium was notably absent for a sixth month.

The Onondaga County legislature has a new chairman. After hours of back room negotiations Monday, Jim Rowley was appointed to succeed Dave Knapp, who served as the chamber’s leader since 2018.