“Equitable Thoughts”

a Maurice Brown original blog

In the quest to create a more equitable future we must work together with all levels of government in order to achieve the society we want to live in. Sometimes, we have ideas that aren’t fully formed or ready to be turned into legislation; however, we’d like to put them on record and introduce them to the conversation. Check out some of my “equitable thoughts,” and together I look forward to making them equitable realities.

  • Swearing In Ceremony Photos

    On Friday, December 8th 2023, Maurice Brown was sworn in as the Legislator for District 15 of Onondaga County by Syracuse City Court Judge Shadia Tadros. Mo never got around to sending the Photos. However, with the help of our friends, here they are.

  • No Taxpayer $ on a Lawsuit

    On February 6th, 2024, Onondaga County Legislators had to decide whether to spend $100,000 on a lawsuit against the state legislature's decision to move all elections to even years. There's been a lot of talk about whether this change in election timing is good or bad, but our decision was largely focused on the lawsuit itself.

  • Mo Brown: No To an Aquarium Project!

    I want to be as clear as possible in my opposition to the pending aquarium project. This is a horrendous decision that will have negative consequences for generations to come. I do not agree with spending over 100 million dollars for an Aquarium.

  • CNY Solidarity Public Forum

    On June 11th 2023 the CNY Solidarity Coalition hosted a public forum featuring Mo & his opponent.

  • Black woman with a shirt that reads doula, providing doula services for a woman resting while laying down.

    Birth and Reproductive Justice is a Human Right. - Why must mothers keep dying?

    The black maternal health crisis has many underlying factors, including systemic racism, socioeconomic disparities, and limited access to healthcare services.

  • Onondaga Community College Main Entrance

    Let's establish an Onondaga Community College satellite campus in downtown Syracuse.

    With the arrival of Micron, and the growth of our health programs we need to ensure everyone in our community has access to those opportunities.

  • Thank You Assemblymember Hunter - Let's Pass Good Cause and Protect New Yorkers!

    Assemblywoman Pam Hunter deserves our thanks for her leadership and commitment to protecting the rights of tenants.