Toby Shelley
Candidate for Onondaga County Sheriff
Background
- Occupation
- Onondaga County Sheriff
- Campaign website
- shelleyforsheriff.com
Onondaga County Sheriff, elected to his first term in 2022 over Esteban Gonzalez, a former chief deputy.
Documented positions
Public safety
Pledges retired police officers for school districts that want them.
ReportRe-Elect Toby Shelley for Onondaga County SheriffCampaign website · shelleyforsheriff.com
“I will implement a safe schools program by placing a retired police officer in every school district that wishes to have one.”
Supports keeping the AIR 1 helicopter in service.
He has pushed for the county to buy a new AIR 1 helicopter.
ReportRe-Elect Toby Shelley for Onondaga County SheriffCampaign website · shelleyforsheriff.com
“I will fight to keep AIR 1 a sustainable Public Safety Resource for the citizens of Onondaga County!”
Retired Syracuse Police officer announces campaign against Onondaga County Sheriff Toby ShelleyNews coverage · WSYR-TV (NewsChannel 9) · yahoo.com
“his push for the county to purchase a new Air 1 helicopter”
Pledges same-day firearm additions at the Pistol License Unit.
ReportRe-Elect Toby Shelley for Onondaga County SheriffCampaign website · shelleyforsheriff.com
“If you purchase a firearm today you will have the ability to place that firearm on your license on that day!”
Government & transparency
Supports body-worn and in-car cameras and timely footage release.
ReportRe-Elect Toby Shelley for Onondaga County SheriffCampaign website · shelleyforsheriff.com
“I will continue earning public trust through transparency, body-worn and in-car cameras, and timely release of requested footage.”
All sources (4)
- Official Candidates List, November 3, 2026 (revised 9/18/2026)
Election filing · Onondaga County Board of Elections · onondaga.gov
- Onondaga County Elected Official List (2026)
Government record · Onondaga County Board of Elections · onondaga.gov
- Re-Elect Toby Shelley for Onondaga County Sheriff
Campaign website · shelleyforsheriff.com
- Retired Syracuse Police officer announces campaign against Onondaga County Sheriff Toby Shelley
News coverage · WSYR-TV (NewsChannel 9) · yahoo.com
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