Onondaga County Legislature races endorsed seven districts
The Herald Journal endorses seven of fifteen Onondaga County Legislature districts in a race for seats. Incumbent William Sanford, running in the 4th District, is backed for a ninth term on the Republican Freedom and Conservative lines, while challenger Jon R Zappola, a former Liverpool mayor, backs change but opposes consolidation as a cost saver.
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William Sanford
Onondaga County
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Ines
Jon R Zappola
Liverpool
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Lyncourt
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Ohl Seeks Second Term For 7th District on Dem Lines
7th District legislator B Clyde Ohl, a longtime advocate for open government, runs for a second term on Democratic Independence and Conservative lines. Opponent Jerome J Foody, a lawyer and former Onondaga County Legislature clerk, seeks Republican and Freedom lines and is brother to Syracuse Police Chief Tom Foody. Ohl urges evening meetings and public comment, supports consolidation, and proposes merging city and county economic development offices to save taxpayers money and boost development.
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B. Clyde Ohl
Ohl
Jerome J Foody
Republican
Freedom
Onondaga County
Syracuse
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Foody
Boeh Endorsed for 5th District Amid Opposition
Carol Boehlert, Republican 5th District County Legislator, seeks re election on Conservative and Freedom lines amid Democratic challenger Sandra Clarke's exit from campaigning but name remains on ballot Clarke previously worked for Joe Nicoletti and now works in Albany. Boehlert praised for swift appointment, fiscal conservatism, and plans to consolidate services starting with police departments.
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Carol Boehlert
Ines
Sandra Clarke
Clarke
Joe Nicoletti
Albany
Boehier
Randall and Hood face off in 6th District race
Barbara J. Randall seeks the 6th District county legislature seat on Conservative and Independence lines and runs as write in for town supervisor of Spafford. Martha Walsh Hood runs as Republican and Freedom candidate, a newcomer with a political family background and legal practice, pledging oversight of the Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency.
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Barbara J. Randall
Spafford
Martha Walsh Hood Hood
Freedom
James Walsh
William Walsh
Walsh
Syracuse
Hood
Meed
Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency
Corbett Seeks Eighth District Seat Onondaga Legislature
James A. Corbett, Republican and labor-friendly electrician, seeks reelection to the Onondaga County Legislature’s Eighth District. Appointed last spring to replace Michael Hanuszczak, he backs municipal consolidation, job creation, and supports police integration. opponent is Democrat Lawrence Kelly, also on Conservative and Independence lines.
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James A. Corbett
Onondaga County
Corbett
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Michael Hanuszczak
Lawrence “Rocky’ Kelly
Independence Innes Kelly
Optical Madiress AamnAny
Re-Elect Vicki Baker To 9th District Seat Onondaga County Legislature
Incumbent Democrat Vicki Baker seeks a fourth term in Onondaga County’s 9th District amid critique of her contrarian stance. Opponent Andrew Zaplatynsky Republican also runs on Conservative and Freedom lines, pledging pragmatism and cross party cooperation. Baker touts environmental advocacy and backing a smaller incinerator as cost saving.
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Vicki Baker
Onondaga County
Baker
Chendaga County
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Zaplatynsky
Pickard Seeks Ninth Term Onondaga County Legislature
The Onondaga County Legislature candidate Terry R. Pickard, a Republican with Conservative and Freedom ballot lines, promotes parks arts economic development and strong constituent service. He faces Democrat Thomas J. George, a Syracuse Newspapers ad executive and party committeeman making his first bid.
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Thomas J. George
George
Syracuse
Voters urged to vote no on borrowing amendment
A letter warns New York voters about a proposed constitutional change that would allow state borrowing without approval. The writer urges a no vote, arguing it wanes popular control and could lead to back door debt via reform claims. Also notes 1997 referendum question on constitutional convention.
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Sion
Albany
People of
Thomas C. Buckeljir
Syracuse
Editorial critique of Million Man March stance in Herald Journal
Nathan A Cohen, MD, denounces the Oct 19 piece for praising a segregated march and condemning Pat Robertson as anti semitic. He rebuts perceived double standards, questions media balance, and urges acknowledgment of Farrakhan’s toxic rhetoric and its impact on calls for a color blind America.
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Louis Farrakhan
Pat Robertson
Robertson
Canard
Nathan A. Cohen
MD Manlus
Herald-Journal
America
Farrakhan
Mark I
Aikins
Liverpool
Burglary at The Learning Place Shocks Community
Local report notes a break in at The Learning Place causing outrage among residents. Police urge vigilance while staff vow to overcome the setback and restore access for those in need, with efforts focused on recovering stolen items and identifying suspects.
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Rey Wil
Learning Place
Hamill Endorsed For Family Court Judge With Broad Experience
Asian attorney and parent endorse Judge Gerald A Hamill for Family Court judge citing his work representing children, teaching, coaching, youth leadership, and Sunday school teaching. They urge voters to value his broad qualifications and experience on Election Day.
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Gerald A Hamill
Wasim
Ths
Gerald A Hamil
Readers urged to submit letters for publication
Readers are invited to submit succinct legible letters with the writer’s daytime phone number. Unsigned or unverifiable authors will not be published. The address is Letters to the Editor Herald, PC Box 4915 Syracuse WY 1822. Readers may send via modems, fax, or NewsLine guidance.
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