Councilors attended a Black Lives Matter rally in the Village of Manlius, organized an educational presentation in Village of Fayetteville called Facing Racism. COVID-19 updates, 3Gi Inland Port information, and new developments in this month’s Councilor Contemplations.
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Sign a petition for fair districts in Central New York
Voters should choose their politicians, not the other way around. Fair Maps CNY, Common Cause/NY and Activists in Onondaga County are fighting to reform the way local districts are drawn. Last November, we voted to end gerrymandering in the City of Syracuse by establishing an independent redistricting commission. Now, we want to expand this historic […]
Read MorePride flag raised over Manlius town hall
Last week, following a proclamation unanimously supported by the town board, the town of Manlius raised the Philadelphia Pride flag over town hall as a symbol of the town’s support of the LGTBQIA community.The flag was raised during a brief ceremony held Thursday morning and will be raised again for the month June in subsequent […]
Read MoreFrancis Conole concedes loss to Dana Balter in CNY primary for Congress
“I’m very proud of the campaign we ran and critical issues we will continue to fight for,” Conole said in a statement. “Our mission is not done. Central New York and our country face great challenges ahead and yet great opportunities. We need a leader who will fight for us. That leader is Dana Balter.”
Read MoreProtests over police brutality bring discussion on systemic racism to the forefront in CNY
Systemic racism isn’t limited to personal interactions. It’s embedded in areas like housing, education and business. Syracuse and central New York is the ninth most segregated community in the country, according to recent statistics. CNY Fair Housing director Sally Santangelo said it goes back to the days of redlining, when loans were only available for […]
Read MoreCouncilor Contemplations – May 2020
Updates on community events, solar projects, sustainability, mental health month, support independent redistricting and grievance day.
Read MoreBlack Lives Matter protest in Manlius
Hundreds of people gathered — wearing face masks and carrying signs — at the Swan Pond to hear FM Students for BLM and their supporters speak about the need for racial justice and police reform. The crowd also marched through the village of Manlius and held a moment of silence for George Floyd, a 46-year-old […]
Read MoreCouncilor Contemplations – April 2020
The Town Hall has been closed to the general public, but we are still working! Please call or email if you need something. Some of our staff are working from home, but they will respond promptly to your requests. Socially distanced in-person meetings are possible if necessary.
Read MoreManlius councilor: NY should invest more in clean energy economy (Commentary)
We can combat climate change, and stop the trajectory that we’re on, by transitioning to clean, renewable energy. It is the only option that is environmentally, socially and economically sustainable. A clean energy economy is the only path forward.
Read MoreCouncilor Contemplations – March 2020
The first case of Coronavirus was confirmed in New York March 1st. At an amazingly fast pace COVID-19 became a public health crisis with daily news briefings at the County, State and Federal level. The Town of Manlius authorized an Intermunicipal Agreement with the Villages of Manlius, Minoa and Fayetteville to share personnel in case critical personnel become ill at a Special Meeting March 16th.
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