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John is a 39-year resident of the Town with a unique understanding of the distinct nature of each of its hamlets. He has lived in Nedrow, Split Rock, South Onondaga and Cedarvale over the years before settling in Onondaga Hill. He has extensive expertise in executive-level management, budgeting, finance, contract negotiation, conflict resolution, business operations, employee relations and relationship-building. John previously serving as the Town’s Deputy Supervisor and Town Councilor before taking office as Town Supervisor in 2021. Since then, John has spearheaded tech updates throughout town facilities to enhance efficiency and security; introduced a recruitment/retention grant program to benefit volunteer fire departments and advocated for extension of a service awards program for their longest serving members. He also advanced creation of a Town park in Southwood; launched concerts in Town parks; jumpstarted communications with residents through a new website, Facebook page and revamped resident newsletter; hosted public forums to facilitate Neighborhood Watch communities; initiated the Town’s Community Solar Project to reduce energy costs while advancing clean energy and a reduction in pollution; and razed the former Lafayette Country Club after winning a long legal battle against the former owner who had let the property become a source of criminal activity and neighborhood disruption.

Likewise, through a focus on winning government grants, he has helped secure funds for improvements to Nedrow’s business district and Shadybrook Plaza, facility upgrades at the Senior Center, installation of pickleball courts and new playgrounds at Town parks, flood mitigation at Cold Brook Creek in Nedrow, agritourism enhancements at local farms and much more – all while keeping property taxes steady.

John is a partner and the Chief Operating Officer of WSW Construction as well as a boys’ high school basketball official with the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials – where he served as board president. John’s love for the Town of Onondaga started when he was just 16 and got a job bagging groceries at Green Hills Farms. He worked his way up in the company, managing various departments and ultimately taking the reins as director of operations. John is a Sons of the American Legion member of the Valley American Legion. He has two daughters and three grandchildren and has been married to his wife, Joan, for nearly 30 years. In his leisure time, he enjoys golf, spending time with his grandkids, entertaining friends, and cooking for his family.

Town Councilor, Lisa Goodwin, is a lifelong resident of the Town of Onondaga. She is a graduate of Marcellus Central High School and LeMoyne College. Lisa has many years of experience with the Town of Onondaga in several departments. Before being elected to the Town Board, Lisa served as the Town Clerk for sixteen years. Since becoming a Town Board member, Lisa has worked on several projects including extending the Length of Service Award Program for the volunteer firefighters, strategizing for a solution to stop the flooding in South Onondaga, working together with the Jamesville Dewitt School District to create a park for the Southwood residents, and implementing energy efficiencies to become a Clean Energy Community with NYSERDA. Lisa takes special pride in serving the community and she is thankful for their support.

John was appointed Highway Superintendent in 2020 and elected the following year. He is responsible for keeping more than 210 lane miles in the Town well maintained for the safety of residents. In Winter, that increases to 300 miles as his team plows additional roads for the County. His department handles paving, plowing, drainage, ditching, mowing, sweeping, traffic signage, road repairs, and much more. He also runs seasonal brush pickup and the annual townwide Fall Cleanup. He oversees a multi-million-dollar budget and a crew of 20 mechanical equipment and heavy equipment operators, as well as a mechanic and administrative support staff. A lifelong resident of the Town, John is a graduate of Onondaga Central Schools, and former member of the Nedrow Volunteer Fire Department. He previously was the UAW Union Rep at New Venture Gear where he managed the Union Stewards and represented the interests of 1000+ workers across all shifts and negotiated contracts on their behalf. He also was owner/operator of a full-service landscape business before joining the Town Highway Department. John is a member of the Onondaga County Highway Superintendents Association and the New York State Highway Association and participates in advocacy efforts to help secure adequate state and county highway funding and improve worker safety programs. He has two adult children, Carly and Kyle, and a rescue dog named Bella. He is an avid sportsman who enjoys hunting, fishing, hiking, and golf.

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