A Message from the County Executive
Dear Friends,
April started off swinging at the County with the Opening Day Pitch at NBT Stadium as our beloved Syracuse Mets kicked off the 2025 season! #LGM
This month, I had the pleasure of joining the Onondaga County Legislature and members of our WEP Team for the White Pine Pump Station Groundbreaking Ceremony in Clay. This celebration marked another major milestone for the Micron Technology Project. Another major announcement made this month was our partnership with the District Attorney's Office to hold delinquent hotel operators accountable for the $1.9 Million they owe the county in room occupancy taxes.
I also had the honor of joining Mayor Walsh and other local leaders in welcoming home our very own NASA Astronaut Jeanette Epps! Together, we honored her achievements and presented her with a proclamation proclaiming April 8th, 2025 to be 'Jeanette Epps Day' throughout the City of Syracuse and Onondaga County.
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
| | Remembering Our Fallen Heroes | |
On April 14th, 2024, our community suffered a tremendous loss. Lieutenant Michael Hoosock and Officer Michael Jensen tragically lost their lives in the line of duty. These two men acted bravely as they did every day to ensure the public's safety.
As a way to honor our two fallen heroes, we will be working with the Onondaga County Legislature to name the Onondaga County Department of Emergency Management Complex after Lieutenant Michael Hoosock as well as create the Officer Michael Jensen Wall of Heroes.
Although this gesture does not take away the pain of their loss, it is a way to continue to honor and remember these two heroic men. Our thoughts are with the families, friends, neighbors and fellow law enforcement members of Lieutenant Michael Hoosock and Officer Michael Jensen always. We will never forget.
| | World Autism Awareness Day | | | National Donate Life Month | | | | | National Public Safety Telecommunications Week | | County Executive McMahon Light's Up County Buildings Blue in Honor of World Autism Month | |
County Executive McMahon lit up County facilities blue in honor of World Autism Month.
Every year the month of April is dedicated to raising awareness, growing acceptance and creating lasting change for people with Autism. In the United States, 1 in 36 children and 1 in 45 adults are on the autism spectrum. Autism Speaks, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting solutions for individuals with autism and their families, has been ‘lighting it up blue’ for 20 years and their mission is “Redefine Possible.”
County Executive McMahon said, “Onondaga County is proud to honor World Autism Month through this small gesture to drive awareness and help ‘redefine possible’ for people with autism.”
| | County Executive McMahon Recognizes National Donate Life Month | |
County Executive McMahon joined Kinney Drugs, Donate Life New York State, Assemblyman John Lemondes, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles and a local heart transplant recipient to announce a new initiative that will focus on increasing education and registration for tissue donations. New York State recently surpassed the 50% mark for registered organ donors and Onondaga County is at nearly 68% but there is still a need for increased awareness and registration.
To learn more or register to become a donor, click below:
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County Executive McMahon
Honors National Library Week
| | County Executive McMahon visited Liverpool Public Library to present Onondaga County Public Libraries (OCPL) Executive Director Amanda Perrine and members of the Libraries Team with a proclamation in honor of National Libraries Week. While there, he also had the pleasure of reading to a group of local kids in celebration of this important week. | |
As part of National Library Week, OCPL honored two city staff members at Central Library with the 39th Edition of the Ossie Golden Awards. This year's recipients were Outreach Librarian Maggie Foster and Library Assistant Jessica Shaffer.
The Ossie Golden Award recognizes extraordinary staff members who not only demonstrate a wide range of knowledge about library materials but deeply impact the community with innovative services and creative programs.
Executive Director Amanda Perrine made opening remarks to the crowd and then OCPL Board President Sam Edelstein presented both Maggie and Jessica with their awards.
Congratulations to Maggie and Jessica on receiving this year's Ossie Golden Awards!
| County Executive McMahon Visits Onondaga County 911 to Commemorate National Public Safety Telecommunications Week | |
County Executive McMahon joined Emergency Communications 911 Commissioner Julie Corn to visit the Onondaga County 911 Team in honor of National Public Safety Telecommunications Week! The week is dedicated to recognizing and thanking telecommunications personnel across the nation for serving our communities 24/7.
We are grateful for our Onondaga County 911 Team not just this week but every day for their commitment, service and sacrifice! We appreciate all that you do.
| County Executive McMahon Recognizes National County Government Month | |
National County Government Month (NCGM) is an annual celebration during the month of April of county government. Since 1991, NCGM has helped shine a light on how counties serve the everyday needs of residents.
To learn more about National County Government Month, click below:
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County Executive McMahon Honors
Month of The Military Child
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County Executive McMahon presented a proclamation to honor the Month of the Military Child during an event at the Museum of Science and Technolgy (MOST).
April is designated as the Month of the Military Child underscoring the important role military children play in the armed forces community. Sponsored by the Department of Defense Military Community and Family Policy, the Month of the Military Child is a time to applaud military families and their children for the daily sacrifices and challenges they overcome.
To learn more about the Month of the Military Child, click below:
| County Executive McMahon Helps Welcome Astronaut Jeanette Epps Home! | NASA Astronaut Jeanette Epps, County Executive Ryan McMahon, City of Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh and Syracuse City School District Superintendent Anthony Davis | County Executive McMahon had the pleasure of joining City of Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh and Syracuse City School District Superintendent Anthony Davis to welcome home NASA Astronaut Jeanette Epps. In honor of her achievements, they presented Dr. Epps with a proclamation to proclaim April 8th, 2025 as "Jeanette Epps" Day throughout Onondaga County and the City of Syracuse. | Onondaga County Celebrates Groundbreaking on White Pine Pump Station in Preparation for Micron | Onondaga County Legislators: 5th District Deb Cody, 3rd District Tim Burtis, 14th District Cody Kelly, 6th District Julie Abbot, 2nd District Kevin Meaker, County Executive Ryan McMahon, Commissioner of WEP Shannon Harty, Congressman John Mannion and 10th District Mark Olson | |
County Executive McMahon joined Onondaga County Legislators, local leaders and project partners to celebrate the groundbreaking of the White Pine Pump Station in the Town of Clay. This critical infrastructure project will support the county's long-term growth including the anticipated arrival of Micron Technology's semiconductor manufacturing facility.
County Executive McMahon said, "This is a major step in preparing for the economic transformation that Micron will bring to our region. By investing in essential infrastructure like the White Pine Pump Station, we are laying the groundwork for sustained growth, job opportunities and long-term prosperity in Central New York."
The pump station will improve wastewater transport efficiency, support large-scale industrial operations and uphold environmental standards. It is part of a comprehensive infrastructure initiative designed to support the Micron project and other economic development efforts in the area. It will provide public sewer service to the White Pine Industrial Park and nearby areas along Route 31 and Caughdenoy Road in the Town of Clay. It includes building a pump station and two force mains which will connect to the Oak Orchard Wastewater Treatment Plant. This sewer system will also pave the way for future development of adjacent properties.
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County Executive McMahon Announces
Greenways + Blueways Grant Program
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Our beautiful parks and lakes are one of the many reasons why Onondaga County is a great place to call home! County Executive McMahon announced the Onondaga County Greenways and Blueways Grant Program is accepting applications. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and coordinated by the Onondaga County Department of Planning (Plan Onondaga)
For more information about the program, please click below:
| County Executive McMahon Celebrates #EarthDay by Announcing New Blueways and Greenways Initiatives | County Executive McMahon joined District 6 Legislator Julie Abbott, students from Marcellus Central School District, Village of Marcellus Mayor Chad Clark and members of Finger Lakes Land Trust to announce the Marcellus Gateway Project and Shotwell Brook Conservation Project in Skaneateles. These initiatives focus on revitalizing our blue and green spaces which are one of five components in the county's comprehensive plan, Plan Onondaga. In total, the county is investing almost $450K between both projects. Additionally, 200K in Blueways and Greenways funds has been allocated to assist the Otisco Lake Preservation Association with the removal of invasive aquatic species in Otisco Lake. | |
County Executive McMahon Gives Update
on Broadband Project
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County Executive McMahon joined District 12 Legislator Dave Knapp to give an update on Onondaga County's Broadband Connectivity Project.
Prior to 2022, rural areas within the Towns and Villages of Onondaga County were unable to be serviced broadband connectivity. By 2023, the County and Verizon began working diligently to ensure every eligible resident has access to broadband services. Over the course of the Broadband Project, about 351 miles of fiber has been run and 1,497 unserved addresses now have FIOS available.
Overall, the Onondaga County Broadband Connectivity Project has helped bridge the digital divide all across our community and has played an instrumental role in further building our infrastructure.
| County Executive McMahon Speaks at Good Morning Downtown Syracuse Progress Breakfast | |
County Executive McMahon spoke at the 2025 Good Morning Downtown Syracuse Spring Progress Breakfast. He updated attendees on the regions first Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) High School.
The high school will offer a rigorous academic curriculum with a focus on media technology, robotics automation, data analytics and semiconductor microchip technology.
To learn more about our region's first STEAM School, click below:
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County Executive McMahon Inducts North Syracuse Junior High School Students into National Junior Honor Society
| County Executive McMahon was honored to be the guest speaker for the North Syracuse Junior High School National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony. The National Junior Honor Society is a national organization that recognizes and develops middle level students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, service, leadership, character and citzenship. | County Executive McMahon Attends 2025 Regional Financial Empowerment Convention | |
County Executive McMahon attended the 2025 Regional Financial Empowerment Convention at the Oncenter. The convention brought together community leaders engaged in anti-poverty programs and focused on various topics including budgeting, spending and saving, credit card and consumer debt management, credit reports, scoring and repair, identify theft and fraud protection, homeownership, student loans and business finances.
To learn more about future Financial Empowerment Convention, click below:
| Onondaga County and Lobdell Family Foundation Sponsor Suicide Prevention Training | The Lobdell Family Foundation and Onondaga County sponsored a suicide prevention training for nearly 300 school personnel from 31 school districts spanning from Onondaga, Oswego, Cortland and Madison counties. The first-ever suicide prevention training tailored specifically for school personnel provided critical tools and resources to help educators, administrators, counselors and support staff better address students' mental health challenges. | County Executive Announces Latest O-CHIP Project | On April 30th, County Executive McMahon joined City of Syracuse Mayor Walsh, High Tide Capital LLC and VIP Structures to announce the latest Onondaga County Housing Initiative Program (O-CHIP) Project on Harrison Street in Downtown Syracuse. This project will create 35 residential units, 4 of which will be affordable units. The county has awarded $325,000 in O-CHIP funds towards this $12.6 million dollar project. | Good Luck Syracuse Crunch! | In honor of the Syracuse Crunch making the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs, County Executive McMahon & City of Syracuse Mayor Walsh painted a blue stripe outside of the War Memorial. 💙🏒 Let's go CRUNCH! | |
The Onondaga County Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosted three workshops as part of their One Stop Shop Initiative. The workshops focused on Introduction to Lead Initiatives, Financial Literacy 2 and Introduction to Grants.
To learn more about upcoming One Stop Shop workshops, click below:
| | Watch Our Latest #ONAgritourism Spotlight | | |
Agritourism helps promote farm viability while also benefiting our local economy. Our many agritourism destinations are part of what makes the quality of life in our community so special!
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| | 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
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Office of the County Executive
14th Floor John H. Mulroy Civic Center
Phone: 315-435-3516
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