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Onondaga County Legislator

District 1

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Election
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

  • Justin K. NealDemocratic, Working Families

    No documented position found.

  • Brian F. MayRepublican, Conservative

    • Sponsored a cap on the county's gasoline sales tax.

Government & transparency

  • Justin K. NealDemocratic, Working Families

    • Pledges open review of how the county spends tax dollars.
    • Opposes county deals made without public disclosure.
  • Brian F. MayRepublican, Conservative

    No documented position found.

Courts & justice

  • Justin K. NealDemocratic, Working Families

    No documented position found.

  • Brian F. MayRepublican, Conservative

    • Voted against a $1 million wrongful-conviction lawsuit settlement.

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