Tag: Syracuse Mayoral Race 2017
Common Councilors, political science experts react to Ben Walsh’s historic election win
Ben Walsh, an independent candidate, clinched Syracuse’s mayoral election after trailing Democrat Juanita Perez Williams in polls for most of October. Read More »
Syracuse University College Democrats, Republicans react to Ben Walsh’s victory
Ben Walsh, an independent who ran without the backing of any major political party, clinched the election after garnering about 54 percent of the vote. Read More »
Perez Williams, other mayoral candidates accept election loss to Ben Walsh
The Democrat, who would have been the first Latina mayor in New York state history, received about 40 percent of the vote. But that wasn’t enough to defeat independent Ben Walsh in the Syracuse mayoral race. Read More »
Ben Walsh wins Syracuse mayoral race, defeating Democrat Juanita Perez Williams
A recent poll showed the two candidates virtually neck and neck heading into Election Day. Perez Williams was a former associate dean of students at Syracuse University. Read More »
Everything you need to know about the Syracuse mayoral candidates before voting on Tuesday
Here's a breakdown of the four mayoral candidates and how they made it to Election Day. Read More »
Here’s a breakdown of mayoral candidates’ stances on major issues facing Syracuse
Residents of Syracuse will elect a new mayor on Tuesday. Read More »
Ben Walsh and Juanita Perez Williams nearly tied ahead of Tuesday mayoral election
Ben Walsh’s 2 percent lead over Juanita Perez Williams falls within the most recent poll’s 4.3 percent margin of error. Read More »
Former Vice President Joe Biden endorses Juanita Perez Williams for mayor
Other Democratic Party leaders, including New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo, have endorsed Juanita Perez Williams in recent weeks. Read More »
Gov. Andrew Cuomo endorses Juanita Perez Williams for Syracuse mayor
New York state Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced her and Gov. Andrew Cuomo's endorsement of Democratic candidate Juanita Perez Williams for Syracuse mayor on Friday. Read More »
Syracuse University College Republicans endorse mayoral candidate Laura Lavine
The organization said they agreed with Lavine's stances on the Syracuse Police Department and city schools. Read More »
Juanita Perez Williams narrowly leads Ben Walsh in October campaign fundraising
The Democratic candidate raised just more than $76,000 in the first three weeks of October. Read More »
FIGHTING SPIRIT: Mayor Stephanie Miner reflects on her 8-year tenure, leading the city of Syracuse, fighting for the underdog
After eight years as mayor of Syracuse, Stephanie Miner is now looking toward her future teaching position at New York University. Read More »
OUTSIDE THE LINES: How Ben Walsh has assembled the support of Democrats, Republicans and Syracuse’s wealthy real estate developers
Walsh, the son of a former GOP congressman, could be the first mayor to ever be unaffiliated with any political party. Read More »
TOP OF HER GAME: Juanita Perez Williams hopes to make history as 1st Latina mayor in state history
The Democratic frontrunner, who grew up poor, said it’s her story that resonates with the people of Syracuse. Read More »
STANDING HER GROUND: Laura Lavine, Republican candidate for mayor, fights uphill battle in city dominated by Democrats
Laura Lavine has centered her campaign around education policy and said she would seek mayoral control over the Syracuse City School District, a contentious idea, if elected. Read More »
Politicians need to stop acting like they can fix everything alone — Syracuse mayoral candidates included
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn voices concern over Syracuse mayoral candidates' use of savior politics and explains why politicians shouldn’t pretend they can fix everything. Read More »
Syracuse mayoral candidates discuss climate and energy policies at SUNY-ESF
At a debate Monday night, the candidates explained how they would implement environmentally friendly policies in Syracuse if they are elected mayor. Read More »
STILL MOVING FORWARD: Following Howie Hawkins’ canvassing campaign across the city’s South Side
Howie Hawkins, the Green Party mayoral candidate, lives on the city’s South Side and works for a community-owned grocery store. Read More »
Learning from Stephanie Miner’s time as mayor will promote a better future
Liberal Columnist Cole Jermyn reflects on Stephanie Miner’s farewell address and discusses how an inclusive future is a better one. Read More »
A look into the money behind the Syracuse mayoral race
Independent candidate Ben Walsh has raised more than twice the amount Democrat Juanita Perez Williams has. Read More »
Onondaga County executive Joanie Mahoney wants a ‘clean slate’ with Syracuse’s next mayor
Joanie Mahoney’s relationship with current Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner has been particularly strained. With the November mayoral election, she is hoping to reset her relationship with the city. Read More »
Mayoral candidates say Syracuse University can do more to help the city of Syracuse
During Chancellor Nancy Cantor’s tenure, SU expanded programs and the city invested money in projects such as The Warehouse. Read More »
How Syracuse’s teaching unions are stifling public education growth
Conservative columnist Joshua Nelson challenges the Syracuse Teachers Association’s decision not to consider Laura Lavine for endorsement. Read More »
Board of Elections confirms Ben Walsh defeated Laura Lavine as a write-in candidate
Walsh is running as an independent. He defeated Laura Lavine in the mayoral primary last month. Read More »