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Letters to the Editor

Legislator Disagrees With Proposed New Boundaries

The Oswego County Legislature has put forward a proposal changing the boundaries of the 25 districts that send representatives to the county legislature. I believe that this proposal, in its current form, violates at least three out of four guiding principles recognized by redistricting authorities and the courts alike.

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Community

Reapportionment – Why you should care

Every ten years, the county legislative districts we live in are reviewed and changed where necessary because of changes in population. These changes are supposed to ensure that all the county’s districts are roughly equal in population. Just as important, these new districts are supposed to be designed in a way that voters and communities are fairly represented in the county legislature.

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Community

Catholic Charities Youth Fair a Success

Thanks to the support we received from businesses and organizations that participated in the event, hundreds of area youth enjoyed an afternoon that included free school supplies, lunch bags packed with a healthy lunch, face painting, complimentary hair cuts and dental screenings, presentations on health, safety, education and more.

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