Kenneth White
Candidate for Oneida County Legislator, District 12
Background
- Occupation
- Commissioner of Public Safety, City of Rome
Republican Oneida County legislator for District 12 since his appointment in August 2024; elected in 2024 and 2025. He serves as Rome's Commissioner of Public Safety and has a background in law enforcement and military service.
Photo: Official portrait — Oneida County Board of Legislators
Documented positions
Health & human services
Voted for the county ban on kratom sales.
The Board of Legislators passed the local law unanimously in August 2026.
ReportOneida County bans kratom, citing public health concernsNews coverage · Rome Sentinel · Aug 12, 2026 · romesentinel.com
“This legislation, I don't think, was ever about restricting personal freedoms. It's about public safety.”
All sources (5)
- County Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Oneida County Board of Elections · Sep 9, 2026 · oneidacountynyvotes.gov
- What's on the Ballot? 2026 General Election sample ballots
Election filing · Oneida County Board of Elections · oneidacountynyvotes.gov
- Democrats flip two Oneida County Board of Legislators seats
News coverage · Rome Sentinel · romesentinel.com
- Meet the Board of Legislators: Kenneth White
Government record · Oneida County · oneidacountyny.gov
- Oneida County bans kratom, citing public health concerns
News coverage · Rome Sentinel · Aug 12, 2026 · romesentinel.com
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