Cazenovia Voices Coalition: Sheriff/County Deal, Media, Petition, & Next Steps

Dear Friends,
Thank you all for staying engaged in this process. 
Please take a few minutes to read through these important updates and next steps:
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1. Disclaimer on Email Group
This mailing list includes a wide range of people, including some directly involved in the Reisman/Sigety Hall deal. 
Please keep in mind:

• We use blind copy (bcc) to prevent addresses from being used for other purposes.
• If you prefer not to receive these updates, you may opt out at any time by emailing: [email protected]. 
• If you did not receive a direct email yesterday the complete information (transcripts, etc) can be found at https://www.arc-c.org/arc-c-blog.

2. Media Reports – Community Voice
Recent Syracuse/CNY coverage of the Sheriff’s plans did not include mention of community concerns or opposition:

• WSYR (Sept 18): Madison County Sheriff’s Office and 911 Center looks to use former Cazenovia College Building
• Syracuse.com (Sept 17): Madison County to move sheriff’s offices, 911 center to former Cazenovia College Campus (Rick Moriarty)
• Spectrum News (Sept 17): Madison County to purchase 2 buildings on former Cazenovia College Campus

All three stories frame this as a cost-saving, positive move for the County — without reporting that over 100 residents gathered to voice opposition.

I have reached out to let them know that there is more to the story.

GOOD NEWS...Local coverage by the Cazenovia Republican is very balanced and letters to the editor from concerned folks are visible!

Action: We need more letters to editors, calls to reporters, and outreach to alternative media to ensure the public hears EVERY side of the story.

3. Petition Draft for the Attorney General
Many of you have suggested preparing a petition urging the NYS Attorney General to pause review of the County purchase until Cazenovia residents have had a public planning process. Email this address directly if you are interested in the draft process or have suggestions for sharing it to the community. In 1–2 days a petition will be ready.

4. Sharing What You’re Doing
This movement is growing quickly, thanks to each of you for reaching out via email, phone calls, and just talking in the village and town. Your response is powerful! If you are willing, feel free to share your efforts here so that we can be supportive as needed.

• Who are you contacting (Village, Town, County, 9 Fresh, AG)?
• What responses are you receiving?
• What actions do you think we should take together next?

Please reply to this email with updates—your input strengthens the whole community effort.

5. Hearing from Leaders
Many in our community want to hear directly from Mayor Wheeler, Town Supervisor Reger, 9 Fresh leadership, Madison County, and the NYS  Attorney General about how this deal unfolded and what comes next. Several of them are copied on this email.

Your enthusiasm and persistence may encourage them to engage in an accessible public forum, where questions can finally be answered transparently and openly.

Contact Information for Key Leaders:

• 9 Fresh: Kate Brodock & Adam O'Neill  - There is a contact form at the bottom of the web landing page at https://9fresh.co/ 
• Village of Cazenovia: Mayor Kurt Wheeler –  [email protected] 315-655-3041 (from the Village website).
• Town of Cazenovia: Supervisor Kyle Reger – [email protected]  (315) 414-8156 (from the Town website).
• Madison County: Administrator Mark Scimone – [email protected] 
• NYS Attorney General: - There is a contact form for complaints/information at https://ag.ny.gov/contact-ag 

We are grateful to everyone who has reached out, attended meetings, written letters, and stayed engaged. 
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Together we can insist on transparency, equity, and community voice in decisions that shape the future of Cazenovia.

Stay tuned.

In solidarity,
Laura Reeder