Onondaga County, NY elected officials: county legislators or supervisors, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Onondaga County: 22 seats on 6 elected bodies. 18 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
County Legislature or Board of Supervisors
Onondaga County Legislature
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Legislator, District 1 | Brian F. May Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Legislator, District 2 | Kevin J. Meaker Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Legislator, District 3 | Timothy T. Burtis Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Legislator, District 4 | Jeremiah W. Thompson Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Legislator, District 5 | Ellen Block Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Legislator, District 6 | Gregg Eriksen Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Legislator, District 7 | Dan Romeo Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Legislator, District 8 | Chad M. Ryan Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Legislator, District 9 | Nicole Watts Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Legislator, District 10 | Elaine Denton Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Legislator, District 11 | Richard McCarron Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Legislator, District 12 | David H. Knapp Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Legislator, District 13 | Ken Bush, Jr. Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Legislator, District 14 | Cody M. Kelly Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Legislator, District 15 | Maurice Brown Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Legislator, District 16 | Charles E. Garland Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Legislator, District 17 | Nodesia R. Hernandez Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
Also elected countywide
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| County Executive | J. Ryan McMahon, II source |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Clerk | Emily E. Bersani source | |
| County Comptroller | Martin D. Masterpole source | |
| District Attorney | William J. Fitzpatrick source | |
| Sheriff | Tobias Shelley source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
How many local governments Onondaga County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 79 local governments in Onondaga County. This page lists the ones whose offices are elected.
| Kind of government | Census count (2022) | Listed on this page |
|---|---|---|
| County government | 1 | 1 |
| Cities, towns, villages and townships (16 municipal, 19 township) | 35 | 0 |
| School districts (school boards) | 17 | 0 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 26 | 0 |
About these counts
The Census Bureau counts every independent local government once, in the county it assigns it to: the one it mostly serves or where it's based. A city or district that crosses county lines is counted in only one county, so it may be listed on this page but counted elsewhere, or the other way around. Many special districts, such as housing authorities, have appointed boards, and some places have more than one elected body, so the two columns measure different things. School systems run by a county, city or the state aren't counted as separate governments (2 in Onondaga County), though their boards may be listed here; in some states the Bureau counts community or state colleges as school districts. The counts are as of 2022.
Who lives in Onondaga County
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 5.9% · White 73.8% · Black 10.2% · Asian 4.1% · Other or more than one race 6% (Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; the other groups are non-Hispanic.)
About these figures
The American Community Survey asks about 3.5 million households a year about who lives there, their work, income, schooling and housing. The 5-year estimates pool 2020–2024 answers so that every county and district has enough of them. They're estimates with a (larger for smaller places), and they're different from the once-a-decade census count. "Median" means half are above and half below. Household income is before taxes and includes everyone in the household. The unemployment share here is the survey's five-year average, so it differs from the monthly rate in the BLS jobs report. Race and Hispanic origin are as people describe themselves.
Health insurance means any coverage, private or public (such as Medicaid or Medicare), when people answered; the share is of everyone except people on active military duty and people living in institutions such as prisons and nursing homes. The housing shares are of renting households, and of homeowners with a mortgage, for whom the Census Bureau can compute them (households with no income, or renters who pay no cash rent, are left out). Rent here is gross rent, rent plus utilities; owner costs include the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Jobs in Onondaga County
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 4.0% | 9,373 | 224,420 | 233,793 |
| August 2026 | 4.1% | 9,670 | 225,257 | 234,927 |
| July 2026 | 4.0% | 9,411 | 225,004 | 234,415 |
| June 2026 | 3.8% | 8,891 | 223,094 | 231,985 |
| May 2026 | 3.8% | 8,853 | 222,641 | 231,494 |
| April 2026 | 3.7% | 8,445 | 222,630 | 231,075 |
| March 2026 | 3.9% | 9,121 | 223,383 | 232,504 |
| February 2026 | 4.4% | 10,206 | 221,687 | 231,893 |
| January 2026 | 4.0% | 9,346 | 222,644 | 231,990 |
| December 2025 | 3.5% | 8,158 | 223,960 | 232,118 |
| November 2025 | 3.5% | 8,153 | 226,003 | 234,156 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 3.8% | 8,768 | 224,847 | 233,615 |
| August 2025 | 3.9% | 9,130 | 223,480 | 232,610 |
| July 2025 | 3.8% | 8,937 | 225,101 | 234,038 |
| June 2025 | 3.3% | 7,780 | 225,810 | 233,590 |
| May 2025 | 3.1% | 7,076 | 223,270 | 230,346 |
| April 2025 | 3.0% | 6,923 | 223,863 | 230,786 |
| March 2025 | 3.6% | 8,124 | 219,553 | 227,677 |
| February 2025 | 3.9% | 8,931 | 217,832 | 226,763 |
| January 2025 | 3.7% | 8,369 | 217,966 | 226,335 |
| December 2024 | 3.2% | 7,290 | 217,965 | 225,255 |
| November 2024 | 3.2% | 7,186 | 220,177 | 227,363 |
| October 2024 | 3.1% | 7,107 | 221,350 | 228,457 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 3.6% | 8,214 | 222,880 | 231,094 |
| 2024 | 3.4% | 7,842 | 219,631 | 227,473 |
| 2023 | 3.3% | 7,489 | 220,185 | 227,674 |
| 2022 | 3.3% | 7,443 | 218,827 | 226,270 |
| 2021 | 4.8% | 10,916 | 214,782 | 225,698 |
| 2020 | 7.9% | 18,107 | 211,830 | 229,937 |
| 2019 | 3.7% | 8,588 | 222,525 | 231,113 |
| 2018 | 3.9% | 8,960 | 221,050 | 230,010 |
| 2017 | 4.6% | 10,453 | 218,267 | 228,720 |
| 2016 | 4.5% | 10,331 | 219,280 | 229,611 |
Crime reported in Onondaga County
Earlier years
| Year | Violent | Rate | Property | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,538 | 294.8 | 7,676 | 1,471.1 |
| 2019 | 1,428 | 272.7 | 7,691 | 1,468.6 |
| 2017 | 1,351 | 253.7 | 8,744 | 1,641.9 |
| 2016 | 1,361 | 256.0 | 8,887 | 1,671.7 |
By police agency (14)
| Agency | Year | Violent | Property | People served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onondaga County Sheriff's Office | 2025 | 142 | 924 | 184,006 |
| Syracuse Police Department | 2025 | 893 | 4,677 | 145,890 |
| Cicero Town Police Department | 2025 | 15 | 267 | 28,825 |
| Camillus Town and Village Police Department | 2025 | 10 | 186 | 25,266 |
| Manlius Town Police Department | 2025 | 20 | 270 | 25,216 |
| Dewitt Town Police Department | 2025 | 38 | 617 | 25,208 |
| Geddes Town Police Department | 2025 | 8 | 147 | 10,221 |
| Baldwinsville Village Police Department | 2025 | 7 | 53 | 7,625 |
| North Syracuse Village Police Department | 2020 | 15 | 109 | 6,607 |
| Solvay Village Police Department | 2025 | 9 | 66 | 6,461 |
| Skaneateles Village Police Department | 2025 | 2 | 13 | 2,526 |
| Liverpool Village Police Department | 2025 | 0 | 32 | 2,247 |
| Marcellus Village Police Department | 2024 | 1 | 10 | 1,743 |
| Jordan Village Police Department | 2025 | 2 | 1 | 1,203 |
Police staffing
Agencies counted (14), 2024
| Agency | Officers | Civilians | People served |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse Police Department | 380 | 77 | 145,175 |
| Onondaga County Sheriff's Office | 215 | 43 | 189,271 |
| Manlius Town Police Department | 39 | 4 | 25,064 |
| Dewitt Town Police Department | 39 | 3 | 25,054 |
| Camillus Town and Village Police Department | 27 | 2 | 25,096 |
| Geddes Town Police Department | 26 | 3 | 10,158 |
| Cicero Town Police Department | 22 | 1 | 28,678 |
| Solvay Village Police Department | 13 | 1 | 6,435 |
| Baldwinsville Village Police Department | 13 | 1 | 7,584 |
| North Syracuse Village Police Department | 10 | 1 | 6,774 |
| Marcellus Village Police Department | 8 | 0 | 1,743 |
| Liverpool Village Police Department | 8 | 0 | 2,235 |
| Skaneateles Village Police Department | 5 | 1 | 2,512 |
| Jordan Village Police Department | 0 | 0 | 1,196 |
Earlier years
| Year | Officers | Per 1,000 | Civilians | Agencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 805 | 1.69 | 137 | 14 |
| 2023 | 777 | 1.66 | 131 | 14 |
| 2022 | 771 | 1.63 | 140 | 14 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Onondaga County County Clerk?
- Emily E. Bersani is the County Clerk of Onondaga County, New York.
- Who is the Onondaga County County Comptroller?
- Martin D. Masterpole is the County Comptroller of Onondaga County, New York.
- Who is the Onondaga County District Attorney?
- William J. Fitzpatrick is the District Attorney of Onondaga County, New York.
- Who is the Onondaga County Sheriff?
- Tobias Shelley is the Sheriff of Onondaga County, New York. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who are the Onondaga County commissioners?
- J. Ryan McMahon, II (County Executive); Brian F. May (County Legislator, District 1); Kevin J. Meaker (County Legislator, District 2); Timothy T. Burtis (County Legislator, District 3); Jeremiah W. Thompson (County Legislator, District 4); Ellen Block (County Legislator, District 5); Gregg Eriksen (County Legislator, District 6); Dan Romeo (County Legislator, District 7); Chad M. Ryan (County Legislator, District 8); Nicole Watts (County Legislator, District 9); Elaine Denton (County Legislator, District 10); Richard McCarron (County Legislator, District 11); David H. Knapp (County Legislator, District 12); Ken Bush, Jr. (County Legislator, District 13); Cody M. Kelly (County Legislator, District 14); Maurice Brown (County Legislator, District 15); Charles E. Garland (County Legislator, District 16); Nodesia R. Hernandez (County Legislator, District 17).
- What is the population of Onondaga County?
- About 471,129 people, with a median age of 39.6; the median household income is $76,945 and 13.8% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Onondaga County?
- 4.0% in September 2026 (preliminary): 9,373 people unemployed in a labor force of 233,793, against 3.8% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Onondaga County?
- 79 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 16 municipal, 19 township, 17 school district and 26 special district governments.
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