Nicole Watts

The non-binding resolution aims to show support for laws protecting voting rights.

Last week's court-ordered resolution didn't generate any discussion at Tuesday's Ways and Means Committee meeting. It now goes to the full legislature for a vote Sept. 1.

Legislators voted 10 to 7 Tuesday to reserve the option of taking legal action against the board of elections to get a term limits bill on the ballot. Meanwhile, GOP lawmakers proposed another measure that does not include a ballot referendum.

The majority caucus put forth four nominees last week to replace four existing board members. Terms had expired for two of them, and the other two have been removed mid-term.

They're planning to vote on the appointments at Tuesday's session.

The $5.7 came from the Greater Syracuse Soundstage Development Corporation, sometimes called the Film Hub, a taxpayer-funded public arm of county government.

As it stands, residents have very few opportunities to offer their input at the legislature or any level of county government.