The commission on local government modernization, Consensus CNY, has finished the first phase of its work. The baseline review of all local government services has been done. You’ll see an announcement below of four sessions in which the results will be presented, sessions that will also be the kickoff of phase two – the collection of ideas for change. We’re organized governmentally for horse and buggy days, which puts us in the slow lane on our journey to economic and other kinds of greatness we have the potential to achieve. Join us! Shape the Future of Syracuse and Onondaga County. You’re invited to join Consensus – the commission on local government modernization – as it kicks-off a series of community conversations across Onondaga County on the future of local governance.
City Hall Commons
201 E. Washington Street, Syracuse
Wednesday, March 11, 2015 from 12:15 to 1:30 pm
RSVP requested: www.consensuscny.com
This session will feature a special presentation by Dr. Joseph Stefko, CEO of the Center for Governmental Research, detailing the commission’s newly published “Preliminary Baseline Review: Who Does What & What it Costs.” You can access the report here: Consensus-Baseline-Report Your priorities and input are the critical next step in guiding the commission’s study of options outlining how we are governed, and how our public services are delivered. All are encouraged to be a part of these public discussions, which will lead to the commission’s recommendations to be released at the end of this year. Onondaga County is the first location in New York to undertake this type of review and communitywide conversation. Upcoming sessions include:
Southwest Community Center
Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 6:00 pm
DeWitt Community Library, Shoppingtown Mall
Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 6:00 pm
Salina Town Hall
Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 6:00 pm
Additional sessions will be added across Onondaga County in the coming weeks. Visit www.consensuscny.com for information on future meetings and to sign up for weekly Consensus emails.