Maxwell School News and Commentary
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Gadarian discusses voter turnout, local elections on WAER
Shana Gadarian, associated professor of political science, Joined WAER's Syracuse Speaks show to discuss the importance of local elections and voter engagement, amid historically low turnout rates in local elections. Central New Yorkers face issues that decide key policy like tax rates, education policy, and district lines this year.
See related: New York State, State & Local, U.S. Elections
Reeher weighs in on the race for Onondaga County executive in Politico
“He [incumbent Ryan McMahon] is keen on making his own mark and I think he’s in a very good position to do so,” said Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute. “I don’t think there’s a big reason to send him packing.”
See related: New York State, State & Local, U.S. Elections
Maxwell alumna one of City & State's 2019 NYC 40 Under 40 Rising Stars
Maidel De La Cruz '15 M.P.A. is the current chief of staff for New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's Office of City Legislative Affairs.
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El Segundo names Maxwell alumnus city manager
Scott Mitnick ‘89 M.P.A. now manages a staff of more than 240 employees as well as the city’s approximately $115-million budget.
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Maxwell alums featured in WSYR-TV series Victory Over Violence
“I was grateful for the services, for the amount of resources available for individuals like me to help me establish a system, a path, an opportunity to achieve dreams and goals,” Abdul Saboor '18 B.A. (PSc)/’19 E.M.P.A./CAS Conflict Resolution said, about the importance of InterFaith Works' presence in Syracuse.
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Reeher quoted in Press-Republican article on NY, Trump's tax returns
Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute, says that Governor Cuomo's signing of new legislation that allows Congressional committees to acquire President Trump's New York tax filings "represents a new escalation in the level of political polarization that we're seeing."
See related: Congress, Political Parties, State & Local, Taxation, United States
Veterans Program for Politics featured on Connecting Vets radio
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Reeher weighs in on Gillibrand's legislative victories in PolitiFact
According to Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute, it can be difficult to measure how much a lawmaker worked behind the scenes to advance legislation, because the paper trail isn’t always clear.
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Maxwell alum appointed Beverly Hills city clerk
As city clerk, Huma Ahmed '16 E.M.P.A./CAS (Conflict Resolution) will be the community face of the city, working with the city manager and translating the professional language of the city to the people.
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