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County leaders say a state law signed in December tramples on the county's charter by moving some local elections to even-numbered years.
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Bill Kinne, Linda Ervin, Peggy Chase, and Mary Kuhn chose not to run for re-election, leaving only two incumbents in their caucus. But four new Democrats will replace the outgoing lawmakers in January.
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Jim Rowley, who's also Chairman of the Onondaga County Legislature, announced his bid for the 50th senate district seat in July.
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There will be at least five new lawmakers in chambers starting in January after Tuesday night's election results.
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The lack of contested seats could be among the lowest in the legislature's 61-year history.
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It includes the 15 percent cut in the property tax rate proposed by County Executive Ryan McMahon.
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The already divided legislature couldn't agree on how to police itself and other county officials in a party-line 11-6 vote.
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Onondaga County lawmakers approved the purchase of the Inner Harbor property last month by a narrow 9 to 8 vote. But questions remain about contaminants.
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The 4.7 acre parcel on Syracuse's Inner Harbor has been the potential site of developments dating back to 2003.
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The Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office is seeking approval to offer significant pay raises aimed at recruiting and retaining assistant DAs.