This page is a rough overview of Greater Syracuse area politics and includes Onondaga County and portions of the surrounding counties.
Political Divisions
There are many political divisions that cover Greater Syracuse, in part or in whole.
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US Government
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NYS Government
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Surrounding counties - Cayuga, Courtland, Madison, and Oswego
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see Onondaga County for other Towns and Villages
Elected Positions
See Politicians for names of incumbents
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US : 2 Senators, 4 Representatives, 1 President
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See Syracuse Area Congressional Districts for representatives
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NYS : State Senators and Representatives
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Onandaga County : 19-member Onandaga County Legislature (
Website) (1 Representative per 24,000 as of 2001)
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City : 1 Mayor and 10-member Common Council (
Website) - five at large and five district members
NYS Senate Members Listing - Districts
49,
50 as well as
48,
51, and
54
NYS Assembly Members Listing - Districts -
119th,
120th,
121st
See Also
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Blogs (Political blogs near bottom)

