Candidates 2024
We have an amazing slate of candidates running for elections this year. You can support them by volunteering to knock doors, make phone calls, donating to their campaigns, and voting on November 5th!
Special Elections
Town of Manlius
Ingrid McCurdy
for Town Board
I live in the Freemont Meadows neighborhood and have over 30 years of practical experience working in human services, health promotion, government, insurance, and school bus safety. My career-long focus has emphasized workplace skill development. I am an adjunct professor at Madden School of Business at LeMoyne College in Syracuse, developing future leaders. I also supported Senator Rachel May’s work when she was Chair of the Senate Standing Committee on Aging by serving as her Senior Policy Advisor. I earned an Executive Masters in Public Administration at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship, which further prepared me for the role of Town Councilor.
My Town of Manlius contributions include participating in developing the town’s Climate Action Plan, adopted in 2023 and serving as a member of Sustainable Manlius. Before that I gathered public input and carried out research to develop recommendations for EV charging support. This work serves as a roadmap to continue to build capacity for EV charging in the town for residents and visitors.
I am dedicated to listening to the concerns and ideas of our residents, promoting transparency and accountability in decision-making processes, and advocating for policies that address housing across the lifespan, health, and life quality in our town.
Village of Fayetteville
Jane Rice
for Village Trustee
I am currently serving as a Fayetteville Village Trustee and have since 2022. Prior to serving on the village board, I served for 28 years on the Fayetteville Village Planning Board. While serving on the planning board I also practiced as a professional urban planner. I have a Juris Doctorate with experience as a practicing attorney, as well as a master’s in landscape architecture.
I have enjoyed living in the village for the past 30 years with my husband and our three children. With my experiences over the years, I am skilled at critical thinking and problem solving and have learned the value of collaboration and transparency. I have the breadth and depth of experience that qualifies me for the position of Village Trustee. For the last two years, as Village Trustee, I have worked on municipal finances and operations, park maintenance, support of the Senior Center, and special projects. When addressing critical and complex issues I actively seek input from various stakeholders, ask necessary questions, and consider all perspectives before I recommend a solution. My goal is to ensure the continuation of excellent municipal services to the residents and businesses in the Village of Fayetteville.
Onondaga County
Christina El Bayadi
for Onondaga County Family Court Judget
My name is Christina El Bayadi and I am seeking your vote to be Onondaga County’s next Family Court Judge. I have spent my entire career in family court, and my experience there has changed me as an attorney and a human being.