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Onondaga County Legislator

District 12

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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A county legislator is one of 17 members of the Onondaga County Legislature, which adopts the county budget and local laws and confirms county appointments.

Taxes & budget

  • Neil J. SmithDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • David H. KnappRepublican, Conservative

    • Co-sponsored a cap on the county's gasoline sales tax.

Housing

  • Neil J. SmithDemocratic

    • Supports affordable mixed-use development in villages.
  • David H. KnappRepublican, Conservative

    No documented position found.

Government & transparency

  • Neil J. SmithDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • David H. KnappRepublican, Conservative

    • Sponsored a 16-year term limit for county executive.

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Onondaga County Legislator, District 12 · New York 2026 General Election · The Gist