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A former Syracuse police officer, Robert Lenhart, has announced his candidacy for Onondaga County Sheriff. Lenhart is seeking the Republican nomination and aims to challenge the current Sheriff, Democrat Toby Shelley, in the upcoming November election.
Lenhart believes there are areas within the sheriff's office that require change and improvement, and he feels confident that his background equips him to implement these changes effectively. He has expressed a commitment to addressing these issues if elected.
Sheriff Toby Shelley, who is preparing for the possibility of facing Lenhart in the election, stated that he is not concerned about potential opponents until the primaries are held in June. Shelley remains focused on his current duties as sheriff and the upcoming primary process.
The race for Onondaga County Sheriff is expected to attract attention as both candidates present their visions for the future of law enforcement in the county. The primaries in June will determine whether Lenhart will officially be the Republican candidate to face Shelley in November.