Onondaga County Legislature

Onondaga County's public comment period runs through March 3rd; the day they'll likely consider the new sewer district for Micron.

The non-binding resolution put forth by Onondaga County Democratic lawmakers is intended to send a message to county leadership and Congress to "protect neighbors from misconduct."

Rich McCarron announced Monday that he will seek the 48th State Senate seat in the 2026 election. The current Republican Onondaga County legislator will aim for the post now held by Democrat Rachel May.

Relative newcomer Maurice "Mo" Brown says he won't run unless he can win against veteran 129th district assemblymember Bill Magnarelli.

Dave Knapp hopes to bring more than 25 years of combined service on the Lafayette Town Board and legislature to the 126th assembly seat being vacated by fellow Republican John Lemondes.

Democrats say the rush to approve a dozen appointees to powerful boards is politically motivated.

The first Democratic chair of the Onondaga County Legislature in nearly 50 years discussed her plans with WAER for when she takes the gavel.

Democrats won all six contested seats Tuesday, giving them control by a 10-7 majority.

There are 17 parties scattered on Onondaga County ballots, and most are specific to a community.

Democrat Elaine Denton has been a regular speaker at the legislature's sessions. She's hoping to unseat Republican Mark Olson.