(Utica, NY – Feb. 2013) The Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce Board passed a resolution Feb. 12 in support of the Oneida County Board of Legislators Board Reduction and Redistricting.
The Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors adopted a Resolution on February 8, 2012 calling for the reduction in size of the Oneida County Board of Legislators.
The Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce issued an Open Letter on December 4, 2012 expressing its thanks to resident voters who supported the reduction of the Oneida County Board of Legislators by six (6) members.
The Mohawk Valley Chamber further supports the efforts of Board of Legislators in reducing the present Board from 29 to 23 Legislators which will result in approximately $50,000 savings while bringing about better efficiencies and stronger board involvement.
The next step is to draw new district lines in a nonpartisan manner whereby each legislator will represent approximately 10,000 residents.
The reduction of Legislators is consistent with the efforts to redistrict at the present time in time for November 2013 elections.
The Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce supports both the Oneida County Board of Legislators Board reduction and redistricting as well as urges completion prior to November elections.