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Jason Shaw, Our County Legislator

WebThank you for believing in me! I’m humbled by the trust you’ve placed in me as your elected representative since 2014. I take my role as an independent, non-partisan representative …

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Fentanyl Awareness

WebFentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. As of 2022, fentanyl was responsible for at least 50% of all drug …

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Environmental Initiatives

WebThe IBM Glen is a gem of local nature! It's full of biological diversity, great trails and many natural wonders. So, when Waterman Conservation approached the County for help with …

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Vaping 101 with M-E Schools

WebAmerican teens are vaping in alarming numbers! A recent NIH study finds that nearly 2 in 5 students in 12th grade report vaping within the past year.

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Community Building

WebThe condition of the IBM Country Club is a disgrace to everyone. Retirees are embarrassed by the disrepair and saddened by the burden it places on younger generations.

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Fiscal Responsibility

WebSeveral years before I came to office, the financial calamity of 2008 & 2009 led to serious budget problems for Broome County. I'm proud to say that in 2017 we finally restored the …

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Addiction & Recovery

WebThe opening of Syracuse Behavioral Health's addiction rehabilitation center is a game-changer in local recovery efforts. Broome County is blessed to have had a large facility, …

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Public Safety & Health

WebBroome County operates a wide range of public safety & health operations. Several of the major ones include the Sheriff's department, Willow Point Nursing Home, the County Jail, …

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Economic Development

WebOld buildings often stand in the way of new development. Such was the case of the old EJ building across from West Endicott Park. This landmark building went from being a pillar …

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Water is Essential

WebOnce I saw the size of the problem, and understood the universal frustration, I convened meetings with key players. Together we developed a cost-sharing agreement between …

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Government Efficiency

WebWhile "government efficiency" may seem like an oxymoron to some people, the truth is that while you may or may not agree with every government mandate, the offices and …

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