I am excited to announce my candidacy for Onondaga County Legislator to represent District 10. As a mom of three, graphic designer, community organizer and former town councilor, I would like to serve my community by bringing my knowledge, skills and passion to the Onondaga County Legislature.
I have been disappointed with the legislature’s lack of action, transparency and care for residents and our environment. I have spoken out against the aquarium, gerrymandered maps, a partisan lawsuit and other issues facing our community. However our county government is not listening to residents.
Government should not be a rubber stamp. It should be about critical thinking, looking at the whole picture and understanding how issues connect. It is about being fiscally responsible and passing policies that benefit as many people as possible.
Our county has a $1.5 billion dollar budget yet it is hard to know where all the money goes. Homelessness is increasing in our communities, costs continue to rise and families are getting sick from their housing. All while Onondaga County spends over $86 million of taxpayer dollars on an aquarium. We need to change the county’s priorities, take care of our residents and increase transparency in our county government.
Our communities need a strong advocate that will invest in residents by providing affordable housing, expanding mental health services, improving infrastructure, reducing poverty and funding services that support families.
With your help, we can work towards a better Onondaga County! Contact me at elainemdenton@gmail.com to share your thoughts about how Onondaga County can do more for our communities.
Thank you!
Elaine Denton
Candidate for Onondaga County Legislator, District 10
