News & Updates

Neighbors -

In keeping with the theme of traffic issues in Cicero, I wanted to bring your attention to 2 pending intersection redesigns slated for construction in the Fall of 2022. The intersections of Rt. 31 & Thompson Rd. and Rt. 31 & South Bay Rd. have open NYS DOT projects.

According to NYS DOT, “The improvements may be in the form of separate left turn lanes or the construction of a round about.”

Improvements at these intersections are desperately needed, but roundabouts may not be the right solution. I’d ask you to reference the relatively new roundabout built in Bridgeport, which tends to slow traffic down rather than keeping it flowing.

I should point out that this project, coming in at an estimated 3.8 Million, is not being funded by local tax dollars. All funds are being received from the Federal & State level.

While this project is still in development and no decisions have been made about the final redesign layout, I would still encourage you to express any concerns you have to Town leadership, in the hope that they will relay them to the appropriate individuals at NYS DOT.

In addition, here is the link to the project directly from NYS. It has all the information about the project as well as the contact info for our local NYS DOT Public Information Officer:

https://www.dot.ny.gov/portal/pls/portal/MEXIS_APP.DYN_PROJECT_DETAILS.show?p_arg_names=p_pin&p_arg_values=303771

Also on deck is a road rehab project that will go from CNS High School to South Bay Rd. for the “provision for turning lanes, sidewalks and drainage improvements”.

Construction for this project is also slated for Fall 2022 and carries an estimated cost of 2.5 Million, again getting funding from Federal and State level. You can find more info on that project here:

https://www.dot.ny.gov/portal/pls/portal/MEXIS_APP.DYN_PROJECT_DETAILS.show?p_arg_names=p_pin&p_arg_values=303774

For many of you, this is likely the first you’re hearing about these projects. While not initiated by the town, these projects greatly impact the town. Yet, there has been no communication from Town Hall to inform residents of what’s happening. It’s past time for that to change.

The need for more open and proactive communication are some of the reasons why I am running for the Cicero Town Board this year.

Please visit Nextdoor to join the conversation: https://nextdoor.com/news_feed/?post=182935868

Today, the Friends of Cicero Police Endorsed Michael Mirizio for Town Counselor. The Friends of Cicero Police (FOCP) is a nonprofit organization that works with the Cicero Police Department to assist in such things as:

• Perform residential security checks for residents on vacation, business security checks after closing hours

• Traffic control for special events, vehicle accidents, and other emergencies

• Crime prevention and community awareness programs

• Child and Senior ID Events

• Assist in neighborhood watch activities, routine neighborhood patrol, and other activities as assigned by the Cicero Police Department

In response to the endorsement, Mr. Mirizo had this to say:

"It's an honor to receive the endorsement from the Friends of Cicero Police for Town Counselor. There is nothing more important than the health and safety of the residents in Cicero. I consider us very fortunate that Cicero has the FOCP to further assist the Cicero Police Department in keeping our community safe and informed. God Bless our great men and women in Law Enforcement!"

You can read the full Press Release here.

Today, Michael Mirizio received the official of Notice of Designation from the Onondaga County Board of Elections. In response to receiving the letter he had this to say:

"It’s such a humbling feeling to receive the official Designation from the Republican Party as their candidate for Cicero Town Councilor. I’m so excited for the work ahead and to give my all to the residents of Cicero!"

Today, Michael Mirizio launched his official Mirizio for Cicero Facebook and Instagram pages. In an effort to further engage and inform all members of the community, it's the hope that these social media outlets will help provide information to more people and further start discussion on what Cicero needs.

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mirizioforcicero

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mirizioforcicero

Neighbors -

It’s been over 3 years, but the proposal for the apartments at Lakeshore Marina is back on the table.

The project developer, TreyJay Loso LLC, has brought back their proposal for a 248-unit luxury, gated apartment complex with rent starting at $1,800 a month. In addition, they are asking for a payment-in-lieu-of-tax agreement (PILOT) that would provide them with a 6 MILLION dollar tax break.

Keeping in mind that there is still an open application for the neighborhood development at Horner Farm off Lakeshore, this project would only add to the already overcrowded roads in our town. I continue to hear from traffic study experts that Cicero doesn’t have a major traffic problem. I’m guessing they don’t live here.

I question why a luxury apartment complex feels it’s appropriate to ask for tax breaks with such high unit rent costs. Possible construction of the project aside, if built, these tax breaks would be detrimental to our town tax base and school tax base. In short, we all would pay more.

Also on the horizon - A massive residential and senior apartment complex with 400+ units behind Sun Auto on Rt 11. Again, the preliminary traffic reports came back with a rating of “low impact”.

Additionally, we are 15 years OVERDUE for a comprehensive plan for Cicero that would help guide development and growth. Cicero’s last comprehensive plan was done was done in 2006.

Issues like these are the reason I am running for the Cicero Town Board this year alongside Mike Aregano and Jon Karp. These projects are NOT in the best interest of the town — it’s time to fix Cicero’s existing problems, not add to them. I look forward to working collaboratively with ALL stakeholders in the town to build a new comprehensive and strategic plan that will better serve Cicero moving forward.

I urge everyone to make sure your voices and concerns are heard on what is going on in our town. It impacts all of us.

Please visit Nextdoor to join the conversation: https://nextdoor.com/p/kN4zSr3mtNwp?utm_source=share&extras=MTQ3NDkyOTc%3D

Today, the Independence Party of New York announced their slate of endorsements for the 2021 Town of Cicero Elections.

The endorsements include:

• Supervisor candidate Michael Aregano

• Town Councilor Jonathan Karp

• Councilor Candidate Michael Mirizio

• Town Clerk Tracy Cosilmon

• Highway Superintendent Chris Woznica

• Receiver of Taxes Nicole Walsh

You can read the full Press Release here.

The Cicero Republican Committee met tonight at Bella Domani's in Cicero to endorse their slate of candidates for the 2021 election.

Michael Aregano for Town Supervisor

Hon. Jonathan Karp for Town Councilor

Michael Mirizio for Town Councilor

Hon. Chris Woznica for Highway Superintendent

Hon. Nicole Walsh for Tax Receiver

Hon. Tracy Cosilmon for Town Clerk

Also in attendance to share their nomination by the Onondaga County Republican Committee for County Legislature were the Honorable Deb Cody of the 5th District representing Cicero and Salina and the Honorable Tim Burtis of the 3rd District representing Cicero and Manlius.

We're excited to present you as our endorsed candidates and we look forward to an exciting campaign in 2021.

Congratulations and good luck to you all!

A special thank you to Brian Lang and his staff at Bella Domani and to Board of Elections Commissioner Michelle Sardo for assisting in our balloting process.

To my Cicero Friends & Neighbors:

I am pleased and excited to announce my run for a seat on the Cicero Town Board this year.

I’ve had the pleasure of being born and raised in Cicero. Every day, I have the opportunity to meet and get to know the diverse people who we all get to call our neighbors.

My drive to run for a seat on the Cicero Town Board directly reflects my passion to be a voice for OUR community. To make responsible and common-sense decisions that will benefit EVERYONE who calls Cicero home.

As a community in the heart of New York State, we get the opportunity to host visitors from all around. I feel that we should all be proud of our community and want to show others just how much we have to offer and how much pride we have. We need to make Cicero a place people want to move to and educate their children.

It’s my goal to recover and rebuild our town's infrastructure. By focusing on rebuilding our infrastructure, fixing our roads, reconfiguring traffic patterns, and creating a long term and sustainable comprehensive plan, we can make Cicero the best town it can be.

When we properly focus on our community's wants and needs, it will not only make people proud to live in Cicero, but it will also become the place where families want to move.

I’m passionate to work for everyone who lives and works in Cicero and I look forward to doing what's best for our community. ⁣

I invite you to take a look at my website's various pages to learn more about the vision & priorities I have for Cicero and to learn more about me.

I hope you’ll join me to help build a better Cicero for everyone!