Endorsements: Standing Together for Central New York
Endorsements are about more than politics. They represent trust, collaboration, and a shared vision for Onondaga County. I’m proud to be endorsed by local leaders who believe in our work, and I’m equally proud to support other candidates who are stepping up for our community this election season.
Who’s Endorsing Mo Brown?
This year, I’m running unopposed for re-election, but I’m deeply grateful for the encouragement and support I’ve received. The people and organizations listed below continue to believe in the work we’ve done together and the vision we share for Onondaga County.
Organizations / Groups
Elected Officials
Each endorsement is a reminder that this office is not held alone, it’s made possible by partnerships across our county.
Who is Mo Brown Endorsing?
While I’m unopposed, I want to use this election season to highlight and uplift candidates who are fighting for equity, transparency, and community-driven leadership. These are the campaigns I’m proud to endorse this year. PS. While this list doesn’t include every candidate I’ve endorsed, everyone on it has my full support.
Candidates - Visit their Website by clicking their name
Sharon Owens - Syracuse Mayor
Jeremiah Thompson - County Legislator, District 4
Ellen Block - County Legislator, District 5
Gregg Eriksen - County Legislator, District 6
Chad Ryan - County Legislator, District 8
Nicole Watts - County Legislator, District 9
Elaine Denton - County Legislator, District 10
Rita Paniagua - Syracuse City Council, President
Hanah Ehrenreich - Syracuse Common Council, At-Large
Rasheada Caldwell - Syracuse Common Council, At-Large
Donna Moore - Syracuse Common Council, District 2
Cherylene A. Billue - Syracuse School Board
Karen Cordano - Syracuse School Board
John Deer - Manlius Town Supervisor
William Nicholson - Manlius Town Board
Katelyn Kriesel - Manlius Town Board
Sara Bollinger - Manlius Town Board
Sarah Klee Hood - DeWitt Town Council
Patricia Stevenson - DeWitt Town Council
Indu Gupta - DeWitt Town Council
Samuel Young - DeWitt Town Justice
*Marcia Ferguson - Geddes Town Council
*Tracy Walker - Geddes Town Council
Khalid Bey - Onondaga Town Supervisor
Martin Brown - Onondaga Town Council
Ellen Magnarelli Terrien - Onondaga Town Council
Hayley Downs - Salina Town Council, Ward 1
Leesa Paul - Salina Town Council, Ward 2
Stacey Finney - Liverpool Mayor
Outside of Central New York
Zohran Mamdani - NYC Mayor
Heather Wasielewski - Utica Common Council, At-Large
LaShunda Leslie-Smith - Rochester City Council, At-Large
Michael Brown - Rome City Council, Ward 5
Stephen Hampe - Rome City Council, Ward 12
Bailey Lovenguth - Oswego County Legislature, District 4
Leslie Berliant - Otsego County Legislature, District 7
Travis Brooks - Tompkins County Legislature, District 1
Veronica Pillar - Tompkins County Legislature, District 2
Iris Packman - Tompkins County Legislature, District 3
Jorge DeFendini - Ithaca Common Council, Ward 1
Hannah Shvets - Ithaca Common Council, Ward 5
Amy Colvin Sargent - Cayuga County Legislature, District 10
Terrance Cuddy - Auburn City Council At-Large
Virginia Kent - Auburn City Council At-Large
Each of these candidates reflects the values that drive my work: accountability, collaboration, and a focus on people, not politics. I encourage everyone to learn more about their campaigns and to support their efforts to move us forward in Central New York and Beyond.
Closing
This coalition of leaders, neighbors, and advocates represents the best of what our county has to offer. Together, we’re proving that progress doesn’t happen alone, it happens when we stand together.
If you’d like to join this movement, you can volunteer, spread the word, or make your plan to vote on Tuesday, November 4th.