Onondaga County Legislature Democrats

Nurses from the Onondaga County Health Department are asking the county legislature for their support as they negotiate a new contract. Thursday, two of the twenty total nurses on staff shared their collective displeasure for the proposal with county lawmakers.

The lead organizer of the effort called Flip the Leg to get more democrats elected to the Onondaga County Legislature says he’s disheartened that they were largely unsuccessful. The balance of the legislature remains 11 to 6 in favor of the republicans, with no seats gained or lost by either party.

Onondaga County voters in traditionally republican legislative districts may have received a knock on the door from democratic candidates trying to challenge the status quo. It’s part of a concerted effort by the democratic party to change the balance of power on the legislature called Flip the Leg. WAER News takes a deep dive into why democrats are mounting such a strong challenge, and some of the history behind county governance.

A big weekend coming up for political candidates to canvass before the June 25th Primary. Among those stumping for votes will be County Legislature…

The four democrats in the Onondaga County Legislature and the others challenging republican incumbents have a plan they say will make lawmakers more…