A Message from the County Executive

Dear Friends,

Spring has finally arrived and it has been a busy month in Onondaga County!

This month, I had the honor of presenting the 2025 State of the County Address in which I shared many exciting announcements such as several new hotel and housing projects and large expansions in our wastewater infrastructure, public safety, workforce development initiatives and major updates in the historic Micron project. We are continuing to execute and seize this moment in our community. You can watch the full 2025 State of the County Address through the link included below. 

I also had the pleasure of attending the National Association of Counties (NACo) Conference in Washington, D.C. where I met with local leaders from all across our country and stakeholders in the Semiconductor Industry. 

Below you will find additional updates and announcements made over the last month. As always, it is an honor to serve as your County Executive and if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my office.

Sincerely,

Ryan

Irish American Heritage Month is a month-long commemoration of Irish American history and honors the achievements and contributions of Irish immigrants and their descendants. This month is a testament to the indelible mark that Irish Americans have left on the fabric of the United States. It's a time to reflect on the rich history that comprise the Irish American experience and to acknowledge the resilience and spirit of the Irish people.



To learn more, click below:

March is Women's History Month and celebrates the collective strength and influence of women who have dedicated their lives to education, mentorship and leadership and have helped shape the minds and futures of all generations.

The origins of Women's History Month date back to 1978 in Santa Rosa, California, when the Education Task Force of Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women planned a "Women's History Week" celebration to correspond with International Women's Day.

To learn more, click below:

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM) recognizes the contributions of people with developmental disabilities, raises awareness of the challenges they face and promotes inclusion in our communities.

Established in 1987 by President Reagan, Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month was created to highlight the importance of fostering a society where people with disabilities are empowered to contribute to their communities.

To learn more, click below:

National Nutrition Month is celebrated every March and encourages fostering healthy eating habits and living a healthy lifestyle.

The origin of National Nutrition Month dates back to 1973 when it began as National Nutrition Week, an initiative designed to increase awareness about healthy eating. It was expanded to a full month in 1980 and continues to thrive by educating people on how to develop lifelong healthy eating habits.

County Executive McMahon Delivers

2025 State of the County Address

County Executive McMahon delivered the 2025 State of the County Address at Onondaga Central High School on March 20th. County Executive McMahon outlined multiple key areas for growth in Onondaga County which included: attracting semiconductor manufacturing companies, improvements coming to the North Side and Inner Harbor, housing and hotel initiatives, major expansions in infrastructure and more. "Our moment is here. Our moment is now," said County Executive McMahon.

To watch the 2025 State of the County Address, click below:

County Executive McMahon Announces

"onsemi" Coming to Onondaga County

County Executive McMahon announced that "onsemi" acquired the former NextGen fab facility in DeWitt where it plans to make a nearly $120 million investment and ultimately create 80 new jobs in the semiconductor industry. "onsemi" is a leading semiconductor company that designs and manufactures energy-efficient solutions for a wide range of industries such as automotive, industrial and cloud power.

County Executive McMahon said, "This is a truly exciting day for Onondaga County and our burgeoning local semiconductor industry. The massive investment and jobs proposed by onsemi serves as further validation that Onondaga County and Central New York have become the hub for companies looking to expand and grow in the semiconductor space."

County Executive McMahon Attends

Site Selectors Guild Annual Conference

County Executive McMahon and the Economic Development Team attended the Site Selectors Guild Annual Conference. The team interacted with site selection experts, learned about emerging trends and identified future opportunities for our county.

Each year, the Guild hold its annual conference event with all global members in attendance. The cornerstone of the annual conference is knowledge sharing, an interactive exchange of ideas and networking between members and economic developers and investment promotion professionals from around the world.

County Executive McMahon Gives Address at NACo National Conference in Washington D.C.

County Executive McMahon joined nearly 2,000 county leaders in Washington, D.C. to focus on county federal policy priorities. The NACo Legislative Conference brings together elected and appointed county officials to focus on federal policy issues that impact counties and our residents.

County Executive McMahon and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin

County Executive McMahon Takes Part in National Institute for Industry and Career Advancement (NIICA) Summit



County Executive McMahon joined other local officials, industry leaders and workforce experts to discuss strategies on expanding apprenticeships, training programs and regional partnerships to sustain semiconductor workforce and industry growth.

Hosted by the National Institute for Industry and Career Advancement (NIICA) and the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in collaboration with Syracuse University, the summit focused on the historic public and private investments that have fueled New York State's position as a national leader in semiconductor manufacturing.

County Executive McMahon said, "It was great to see national recognition from CSIS and NIICA for our region’s efforts to attract major investments with long-term impacts for the state and nation—potentially one of the largest semiconductor investments in history. This was truly a collective effort by regional stakeholders, state and federal government, and private organizations. Now, the focus shifts to preparing the workforce needed to power these investments, creating opportunities for county and state residents for generations to come—and we are ready for the task."

County Executive McMahon Speaks at

American Society for Quality Conference

County Executive McMahon spoke at the American Society for Quality Conference (ASQ). He spoke about the impact Micron will have on the local workforce, community and how ASQ members can assist in making Micron a success.

Founded in 1946, American Society for Quality (ASQ) is a global leader in quality management. With a diverse network of 40,000 professionals in 130 countries, ASQ provides expertise, knowledge, networks and solutions to help its members make the world a better, safer place.

County Executive McMahon Announces Latest Funding Recipients of Opioid Settlement

County Executive McMahon announced the latest funding recipients of Opioid Settlements Funds. In total, $2.5 million was disbursed. Congratulations and thank you to each recipient for their efforts to make our community a safer and healthier place!

The recipients are:

• Catholic Charities of Onondaga County
• Devin's Rec Room
• Helio Health
• The Upstate Foundation

The opioid settlement fund was a $26 billion settlement between 46 states to bring costly and time-consuming lawsuits to a close and get money to states and localities fast. The funds are earmarked for a range of programs and initiatives designed to tackle the opioid crisis such as providing care and treatment for those battling opioid addiction and establishing prevention programs to curb opioid misuse.

County Executive McMahon Kicks off National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) Fair

County Executive McMahon kicked off the 2nd Annual National Association College Admissions Counseling Fair (NACAC) at the OnCenter with a ribbon cutting.

Founded in 1937, the National Association for College Counseling (NACAC) is an organization of more 28,000 professionals from around the world dedicated to serving students as they make choices about pursuing postsecondary education. NACAC represents a broad collection of enrollment management, admissions and counseling professionals who together support students seeking higher education.

County Executive McMahon Reads to Faith Heritage School Classroom to Celebrate Agriculture Literacy Week

County Executive McMahon celebrated the nineteenth annual New York Agricultural Literacy Week by reading, "The Pie that Molly Grew" by Sue Heavenrich to students at Faith Heritage.

Agricultural Literacy is understanding and being able to communicate the source and value of agriculture and how it affects our daily lives. New York Agriculture in the Classroom envisions a future where all students understand the economic, social, historical and significance of agriculture in our society.

Onondaga Parks Announces Winners of 2025 Winter Photo Contest

2025 Parks Photo Contest Winners

Best Landscape: "Wintery Frozen" Beaver Lake Nature Center - Susan Laxton, Baldwinsville

Best Portrait: "Soul Searching" Rosamond Gifford Zoo - Lilly Kime, Weedsport

Best Winter Activity: "Gliding through Childhood, one smile at a time" Clinton Square - Nicole Hotchkiss Kuehner, Syracuse

Most Artistic: "Dual Sunset" Onondaga Lake Park - Adam Fine, Syracuse

People's Choice: "Blending in with the Crowd" Webster Pond - Zachary Timmins, Baldwinsville

The Onondaga County Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosted three workshops as part of their One Stop Shop Initiative. The workshops focused on Navigating Cashflow, Business Planning and Construction Readiness.

To learn more about upcoming One Stop Shop workshops, click below:

For a list of current job openings with Onondaga County, click below:

County Clerk's Office

F.A.V.O.R Card

Find and Assist Veterans of Record

Emily E. Bersani

Onondaga County Clerk

The Onondaga County Clerk's Office is grateful for our military Veterans because of their sacrifice and service to our country. The Veteran discount card program is a small token of our appreciation, allowing honorably discharged Veterans to receive special discounts or services from participating businesses.

To sign up for the FAVOR card, Veterans can visit the County Clerk's office with their DD-214, which we recommend filing in our office if it is not already. Upon signing up, Veterans will receive a photo I.D. card and more information regarding other resources available in the County.

Sign up on the spot at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo on Friday, May 30th

from 12:00pm - 3:00pm!

401 Montgomery Street, Room 200, Syracuse, NY 13202

Click below to visit our website or call us at (315) 435-2227

Click Below for 2025 Syracuse Mets Schedule

To learn more or make an appointment, click below: