At his State of the County address, McMahon also touted proposed improvements in the city’s North Side and Inner Harbor.
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Onondaga County legislators likely to dump transparency for aquarium donations
The county has made similar exceptions for the Erie Canal Museum and Rosamond Gifford Zoo. An open government expert says it’s not best practice.
Legislature pulls plan to replace Democrat county legislator on Land Bank board 5 months into term
Onondaga County Legislature Chair Tim Burtis appeared ready to force a vote to remove Democratic legislator Mo Brown from the Land Bank board. The Legislature pulled Wednesday a committee vote on the removal.
Why is the County Legislature chair trying to replace his own Land Bank appointee 5 months into the term?
Legislator Maurice Brown was named vice chair of the Land Bank board last month. The Chair of the Legislature is now recommending the appointment of another Democrat.
Onondaga County Legislature’s newest member hopes to stabilize, beautify neighborhoods
Shawn Fiato was appointed to represent the Onondaga County Legislature’s 8th District by County Executive Ryan McMahon. She replaces former Legislator Chris Ryan.
McMahon to appoint legislator to replace Chris Ryan; 2 Dem candidates step up for 2025 race
Onondaga County Legislature Minority Leader Chris Ryan will vacate his Legislature seat when he takes office in the New York State Senate.
Onondaga County Legislature to take public feedback on proposed district maps
Onondaga County Democrats sued in 2022 Republicans and County Executive Ryan McMahon over maps they claimed were drawn improperly.
Onondaga County Legislature approves $1.56B budget, turns down budget amendments
Onondaga County legislators made few changes to a budget proposed by County Executive Ryan McMahon. The budget increases spending 5.8%.
The Onondaga County legislature could fund a plan to boost Near West Side housing. It looks ready to pass on it
The plan called for county money to help fund the demolition of buildings in the Near West Side, freeing up money to spend on housing.
The Onondaga Nation reclaimed 1,000 acres of its land. Now it seeks restoration.
Members of the Onondaga Nation want to restore the 1,000 acres of land they received from Honeywell International, which did extensive salt mining on the land.


