When I moved to the Town of Manlius in 2009, local races ran uncontested. There was no choice for town councilors. Three candidates were running, usually the same ones that were already on the board and that was it. It was almost a decade before there were choices. First in 2017 and then every race after that. Now just 6 years later after residents have had choices, Republicans, who lost the majority of the town board in 2019 after decades of control, are proposing changing how we elect our town councilors.
Read MoreManlius referendum on ward representation is being rushed
Vote no! Why? There hasn’t been enough time for discussion. What happens to the terms of the current councilors? If all councilors are elected at the same time, where is the continuity of business at hand? Why should we divide Manlius? Is there much distinction of interests for the town based on the street, neighborhood […]
Read MoreCouncilor Contemplations – August 2023
Many thanks to those who spoke at Open Podium and have since been speaking to neighbors and posting on social media about the special election about establishing a ward system.
Read MoreDon’t Divide Manlius
Vote on September 23, 2023 at Manlius Town Hall from 9AM – 5PM!
Read MoreManlius sets date for special election; vote to decide if town will be divided into wards
Vote on September 23, 2023 at Manlius Town Hall from 9AM – 5PM!
Manlius voters have always elected at-large town board members, meaning they represent the entire town. The vote in September will decide whether the town will be made up of six districts, each represented by a town board member.
Read MoreManlius GOP petitions for ward system
The Manlius GOP has passed a petition to force the Town to hold a special election to completely change the structure of our government using a little known New York Town Law. No study done. No information provided. It wasn’t even required to certify the petition. If this passes in September, the Town of Manlius […]
Read MoreCouncilor Contemplations – July 2023
Manlius Democrats!
It is time to celebrate three big accomplishments that our Team ran on in 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2022.
Councilor Contemplations – June 2023
Comment on the Comprehensive Plan and the Climate Action Plan, Skyridge Water District, Traffic Calming and School of Rock July 20 – 22.
Read MoreCouncilor Contemplations – May 2023
The Town of Manlius Police Department began a new series of presenting their operations to the Town Board. The first presentation was May 10th and featured Traffic Enforcement. The Manlius Police 2022 Annual Report is now available.
Read MoreCouncilor Contemplations – April 2023
Earth Fest! Approximately 1000 people attended, 32 volunteers registered, electric school
bus, 27 electric cars, 35 booths, four musicians, 36 winners of prizes, nearly $1500 in value of
gifts. A good time was had by all. Many thanks to Sustainable Manlius and Renewable Fayetteville for organizing the event.
