"It is a Band-Aid on a bullet hole and yes, you take the Band-Aid for sure, but we need real solutions for this crisis,” said Onondaga County Legislator Maurice Brown.

“We told them we’re not in support of what was proposed already,’’ Monds said during the Common Council meeting today. “As it sits, the proposal doesn’t meet the fire code.”

“By choosing to overstay his K-1 visa, Dottin placed himself in violation of immigration law, which led to enforcement actions and contributed to unwarranted fear within the community.” ICE officials said. Boy do they got some fu**in nerves

Radical Change

I'm not sure why so many politicians are determined to have me as an enemy. It's been a long time coming but in 2026, they'll get their wish. A true win for all.

Onondaga County Legislature Facilities Meeting took place earlier today. Watch the live stream here: www.youtube.com/live/wQCJd2i...

The excitement of the election and the chair nominations has overshadowed the fact that we still have work to accomplish. Here is what we are going to evaluate this week:

You can’t privatize everything and then act surprised when nothing works. #PublicGoods #LocalGovernment

Leadership is not about headlines. It is about hard conversations and hard choices that help people. #TrueLeadership #Accountability

Public trust is earned one honest decision at a time. #Transparency

Syracuse is not a charity case. It is a powerhouse of potential waiting for the right investments. #CNYStrong #OpportunityForAll

Upstate New York deserves the same investment and attention as any big city. #UpstateStrong

Progress is not a slogan. It is making sure every zip code in Onondaga County has clean water, safe housing, and a fair chance. #ProgressForAll #SyracuseForward

Happy Veteran's Day

There have been so many Mary Kuhn moments in that she really was one of our greatest assets on the left. For sure I miss her council, but the situation I'm in currently is probably avoided, and we're in much better position if she were alive to advocate for us.

We can afford clean water, safe housing, and good schools. What we can’t afford is greed disguised as fiscal responsibility. #PeopleOverProfits

We can rebuild America not to what it was but to what it must be.

If we want Syracuse to grow, we have to invest in people, not just projects. #CommunityInvestment #SmartGrowth

So that is where I am at right now: navigating budget season, working with candidates I believe in, and still finding ways to enjoy life here in Syracuse. Government, politics, and personal life do not exist in silos.

Every child in Onondaga County should be able to play, learn, and grow without lead in their water or fear in their home. #YouthFirst #SafeHomes

As someone active in both NYC-DSA and NY WFP, I can affirm: both are essential to the Left's success. NYC-DSA consistently cultivates the NYC Left's strongest primary campaigns and advances a clear vision for socialism. NY WFP coheres the progressive Left ecosystem to make socialist wins possible.

He's far too humble to say this, but I think people should know: The successful, historic effort to flip the Onondaga County Legislature for the first time in nearly five decades was led by @mobreezy213.bsky.social! We are so blessed to have him building progressive governing power in Central NY.

Congress must reflect every ZIP code or it reflects none.

If your policies only work for the wealthy, they don’t work. Period. #TaxTheRich #EquityNow

Leadership means showing up when it counts. Not just during election season. #Accountability

I asked what decibel baseline we are using, how compliance will be verified, and where wetlands will be mitigated. These answers should be in writing for the public to see. Read more: www.electmauricebrow... #Transparency #AskQuestions

Voting rights are not optional. They are foundational.

My faith in democracy is temporarily restored, and I am looking forward to doing the work with my colleagues and with the communities we represent.

What I'm Up to lately !

The path forward for progressives is clear: take action. Our communities don’t need more “permission” to care. More:

If you do not believe in bailouts, believe in building instead of repairing.

Progress has never come from waiting politely. It comes from pushing, organizing, and demanding better. Full piece:

Changing the subject is not an answer. It’s a tactic. Let’s call it out. Read more:

I've wondered the same, @mobreezy213.bsky.social: "I would like to pay for a study to see where are we with the aquarium because there’s so much mystery and confusion there,” Brown said. “What’s been paid for? What’s been promised?" www.syracuse.com/politics/cny...

A busy first day as your Mayor-elect: early morning interviews, transition announcements and meetings. More to say on all of it tomorrow. But a highlight was lunch with my Congresswoman @aoc.bsky.social at Laliguras Bistro in Jackson Heights.

Doing a Self Audit of this past cycle. I donated $2k directly 2 candidates, and I spent over $1400 in digital ads on their races. Idk if there's any precedent to this kind of spending on Local Races of others; however, I have no regrets.

NYC wasn't NYS' only region with a big win. In Onondaga County, Dems won all contested seats for county legislature, flipping it for the first time in ✨NEARLY HALF A CENTURY.✨ Kudos to @mobreezy213.bsky.social and all the others who created this remarkable outcome. www.syracuse.com/politics/cny...

Michael Blake announces that he is running for Congress to unseat Ritchie Torres. “I will fight for Academics not AIPAC, Books in The Bronx not Bibi & Bombs, Groceries not Genocide.”

We really flipped the Leg.

Republicans should be pissed- turns out holding people’s food aid and healthcare hostage is not a winning campaign strategy during election season… but then again maybe Dems should realize team red aren’t playing by the same rules and avictories now are not necessarily a win.

You can’t say you care about public safety while ignoring poverty, housing, and mental health. That is not safety. That is neglect. #PublicSafety #CommunityCare

From nonprofit work to grassroots organizing, Nicole’s path has always been about service. She’s not distant, she’s your neighbor. Read her story:

Dodge the question, lose credibility. Politicians can’t just change the subject when things get tough. Full post:

Wealth inequality is not an economic fact. It is a political choice.

Sharon’s Thriving Neighborhoods vision is more than a slogan. It is a plan: safe streets, infrastructure investment, affordable housing, and support for minority businesses. See the full vision here: www.electmauricebrow... #Vision #SyracuseStrong

When leaders avoid accountability, it’s not harmless. Let’s demand answers, not distractions. More:

All Working Families Party endorsed candidates and ballot measures across the country here: wfpus.org/Candidates

Happy #ElectionDay, New York!⁠ ⁠ Polls are open statewide from 6am-9pm. Remember, if you are in line to vote when the polls close, stay in line! ⁠ ⁠ If you notice any issues at the polls, get in touch with the Election Protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE.

Today's the day! Find your voting site at cit.ac/vote

A low tax rate means nothing if your neighbors can’t drink the water or afford their medicine. #CommunityFirst #BudgetJustice