Ryan McMahon’s ‘bold plan’ for 2021 draws praise, but legislators await details
Updated 8:19 AM;
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Syracuse, N.Y. – The immediate reaction was mostly positive Wednesday night when Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon outlined a $142 million stimulus plan to help the county move forward after the pandemic.
Even Democratic county legislators said they were impressed by the initial outlines of the plan from the Republican McMahon. His speech described large investments in tourism and other economic development, anti-poverty measures, and infrastructure investments.
Legislators also said they want to hear more details.
“It sounded good. It sounded real good. But the proof is in whether it happens,’ said County Legislator Linda Ervin, the Democratic floor leader.
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