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Joanie Mahoney Declares Victory

By Chris Ulanowski

Syracuse, NY – Joanie Mahoney has declared victory in the Republican race for Onondaga County Executive.
A recount and a count of absentee and military ballots gave Mahoney a 21 vote advantage over fellow Republican Dale Sweetland.
WRVO's Chris Ulanowski spoke to the G-O-P
candidate about her win.

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