Legislator, District 21· 2026-01-06 to 2027-12-01 (start 2026-01-06: all 23 legislators sworn in for the new term at the first 2026 board meeting per Rome Sentinel and the 2026-01-06 Reorganization Meeting; current-term start, earlier service not reflected; month-level end: December 2027 inferred from two-year terms (elections Nov 2023 and Nov 4 2025 per Rome Sentinel), end day unpublished)
Lori Washburn
Oneida County, New York
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Top issues during term (4)(General)
Wynn Hospital parking garage waterproofing
Moves $600,000 back into the Sheriff's 2026 vehicle budget, with an equal $600,000 cut planned in the 2027 budget.
Proposed ban on kratom sales in Oneida County
Retailers selling kratom could face civil penalties up to $500 per item confiscated, rising to $1,000 for repeat violations.
lead rental registry law
Landlords with older units will shell out for registration and lead fixes—costs that could eventually show up in rent.
animal welfare staffing
Taxpayers will likely cover the salary and benefits for the new role, though the source doesn’t say how much it costs.
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(General)
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