Onondaga County Legislature Democrats

10/25/2026

10/05/2026

Join Us in Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!

The Onondaga County Legislature is proud to recognize the incredible contributions, leadership, culture, and history of our Hispanic and Latino communities.

Please join us as we present Gold Seals to community leaders whose dedication and service have helped strengthen Onondaga County and make our community a better place for everyone.

This celebration is an opportunity to honor the people and traditions that continue to shape our community while recognizing leaders who have made a meaningful difference through their work and service.

📍 401 Montgomery Street, Courthouse Rm 407
📅 Tuesday, October 6th, 2026
⏰ 1:00pm

We hope you’ll come out, bring your family and friends, and help us celebrate the people and communities that make Onondaga County so special.

¡Nos vemos allí! 🎉

10/01/2026

Thank you to Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez for coming to Syracuse !

09/30/2026

The NYS Fair may be over, but this moment isn’t any less special to us. 💛

Reflecting on a special moment from last month where Majority Leader Nodesia Hernandez presented a Gold Seal to Elisa Morales, former Executive Director of La Liga, at the NYS Fair’s Latino Village.

The Latino Village at the NYS Fair is a celebration of culture, community, and connection, bringing together local Latino artists, LGBTQ+ performers and creatives, food vendors, small businesses, and community organizations. From music and art to incredible food and cultural traditions, the Village continues to create a space where people can come together, share their stories, and celebrate the diversity that makes our community so vibrant.

This recognition honored Elisa’s years of leadership, service, and dedication to the Latino community. Her contributions have helped strengthen, uplift, and celebrate our community for years, and it was a privilege to recognize the lasting impact of her work.

09/09/2026

https://secure.actblue.com/donate/honorhistory
Join us for a special evening to honor our history and celebrate our future!

08/03/2026

https://www.syracuse.com/news/2026/07/not-good-government-onondaga-countys-term-limit-mess-keeps-getting-messier.html?e=a301735c3f280fde19ddb99e3b599ff6&lctg=69d3c4b8a43c89cabb0ff684&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_breaking&utm_term=Newsletter_breaking_news

McMahon has proposed putting both local laws on the 2027 ballot. Some officials question if it's legal.

07/18/2026

He Mistakenly Signed a Bill into Law That He Meant to Veto. His Community Insists It’s Legally Binding

📷: Daniel DeLoach/Utica Observer-Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK

07/16/2026

When Majority Leader Nodesia Hernandez and Chairwoman Nicole Watts were elected to serve on the Onondaga County Legislature, they made vows to uphold the charter of Onondaga County, and lead with transparency, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to ensuring that the voices of the people remain at the center of every decision.

The goal has always been simple: give voters the opportunity to decide. Last year, voters approved term limits for County Legislators. This year, the Legislature sought to extend that same opportunity to two countywide offices.

Two conflicting correspondences were received by the legislature's clerical team. After consulting with County Law and outside counsel, it was determined that the initial transmission, complete with County Executive McMahon's signature approving and adopting the local law, will be accepted and transmitted to the Board of Elections. You, the voters, will have the right to decide if you want to term limit the offices of the County Executive and the Comptroller come November.

Thank you to every resident who reached out, attended public hearings, asked thoughtful questions, and participated in this process. Civic engagement makes our community stronger, and we remain committed to ensuring your voice is heard.

Click the link to watch the full press conference below. ⬇️
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Y0mCo6heiI

07/13/2026

Majority Leader Nodesia Hernandez and many members of the Onondaga County Legislature were among those in attendance at Micron's Concrete Progress event last Thursday.

The semiconductor manufacturer, estimated to create over 40,000 new jobs in Central New York by bringing memory technology development from overseas into the US, announced an increase of their investment from $200 billion to $250 billion. CEO Sanjay Mehrotra also announced that the megafab facility, currently being built in Clay, New York, is six months ahead of schedule.

Following speeches by Governor Kathy Hochul, Howard Lutnick, and other government officials, the first layer concrete was poured for the new facility.