Category Archives: Writings

The Time to Get Involved is Now

While the CNY and National GOP want to only blame Trump for their losses (while they run to embrace Stefanik for Governor) they overlook the hard work of the candidates that put themselves in position to win. Many of these candidates in Onondaga County were first time candidates who were motivated by the state ofContinue reading “The Time to Get Involved is Now”

Changes Coming to Onondaga County

Let’s talk more about what Blue Onondaga means. As a result of Tuesday’s elections Democrats now control a significant portion of Onondaga County governmental units. here is where we stand: Onondaga County Legislature Democrats now control 10-7. This is in addition to holding county wide offices County Clerk, County Sheriff, and County Comptroller. City ofContinue reading “Changes Coming to Onondaga County”

Liverpool Mayor Residency Controversy

Over the past two months the Onondaga County Board of Elections has been grappling with the residency of Thomas Valerino the Republican and Conservative candidate for the office of Mayor for the Village of Liverpool. There was a voter registration challenge to his registration at 300 Tulip St. and a challenge to his nomination byContinue reading “Liverpool Mayor Residency Controversy”

Brief thoughts on primary turnout for Syracuse Democrats. Its actually good.

There has been a good deal of discourse around voter turnout in the City of Syracuse mayoral primary. So lets look at the facts as they stand according to data from the Onondaga County Board of Elections: Number of Democrats eligible 39051 Number of Democrats who have voted 7792 Estimated turnout 19.95% This will growContinue reading “Brief thoughts on primary turnout for Syracuse Democrats. Its actually good.”

4th Department Appellate Division ruling in favor of Even Year Election Law

For the last several; months I have been involved with litigation for the so-called Even Year Election law that moves many local offices to even year elections from odd years. Onondaga County named me in a defendant to this law and my attorney worked with the NY State Attorney General Office to defend the law.Continue reading “4th Department Appellate Division ruling in favor of Even Year Election Law”

Thoughts on President Trump’s 3/25/25 Executive order on Elections

A few thoughts this morning on the President’s executive order on elections. Some caveats, I am not a lawyer, but I have read up extensively on this to prepare.  I also am collecting some thoughts for a Commissioner in a Car on Monday. Let’s start with what this order isn’t.  It isn’t the SAVE act. Continue reading “Thoughts on President Trump’s 3/25/25 Executive order on Elections”

The Weekly Wonk: The City of Syracuse 2025

Welcome back to the #weeklywonk! Each week I take a deep dive in some form of electoral and registration data. By examining this data, I hope to give a more comprehensive view of our home, Onondaga County. I am currently looking at the political subdivisions having elections this November. This week we will focus onContinue reading “The Weekly Wonk: The City of Syracuse 2025”

The Weekly Wonk: The Towns of Onondaga County 2025

Welcome back to the #weeklywonk!  Each week I take a deep dive in some form of electoral and registration data.  By examining this data, I hope to give a more comprehensive view of our home, Onondaga County.  This week I start looking at the political subdivisions having elections this November.  This week we will focusContinue reading “The Weekly Wonk: The Towns of Onondaga County 2025”

The Weekly Wonk: Onondaga County 2025

Welcome back to the #weeklywonk!  Each week I take a deep dive in some form of electoral and registration data.  By examining this data, I hope to give a more comprehensive view of our home, Onondaga County.  This week I start looking at the political subdivisions having elections this November.  We start with a topContinue reading “The Weekly Wonk: Onondaga County 2025”