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Dispute over Onondaga County raises to go to court

Tom Magnarelli
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WRVO News File Photo

The dispute over pay raises for Onondaga County elected officials will have its day in court next month.  

The raises lawmakers voted themselves and County Executive Joanie Mahoney last December continue to make waves. County Comptroller Bob Antonacci is taking the county to court. He claims that the move violated the Onondaga County charter. Since announcing the lawsuit, accusations of politics have been flying back and forth between the two sides.    

Legislature Chairman Ryan McMahon is among those named in the suit.

"I think it’s unfortunate, it’s a waste of resources of Onondaga County. It’s a waste of time, and it looks like a political stunt,” said McMahon.

Antonacci says he’s just doing his job.

"I stopped the payroll as I was required to do. And it was changed back by the county executive. What’s left? Let’s get one of the individuals over there with black robes, and let them opine on the matter and then let’s get back to work,” said Antonacci.

Antonacci, who is an attorney, will present the case for the comptroller’s office. A court date has been scheduled for March 10.

Ellen produces news reports and features related to events that occur in the greater Syracuse area and throughout Onondaga County. Her reports are heard regularly in regional updates in Morning Edition and All Things Considered.