On this edition of FLX Today we continue our series previewing local elections across the region. Joshua Czyz is running for Cayuga County Legislature, and he believes the County should play an integral role in the future direction of the community. That said, he wants to see a county government that walks a line between over-involvement and too hands off. Czyz talked about the biggest issues he's hearing about from Cayuga County voters.

Today we continue our series previewing local elections across the Finger Lakes by talking with one of the candidates running for Geneva City Council. Chris Lavin is widely known around the city as the director of the Boys and Girls Club there, but also had a decorated 40 year career in journalism, working for the Rochester Times-Union, St. Petersburg Times, and San Diego Union-Tribune. Among his biggest priorities if elected, making sure that city council works well together, while holding surrounding communities that take advantage of city services financially accountable. He says that the city has some major opportunities for development, which includes job growth and housing, but that it will take a focused effort from city council in the coming years.

Today we continue our series previewing local elections across the Finger Lakes by talking with one of the candidates running for Cayuga County Legislature. Redistricting has reshaped how Cayuga County's governing body will look in the future, but Lydia Patti Ruffini is a familiar face, who hopes to continue representing voters after Election Day. She says her calling ties back to being a voice for those who are concerned about the future of the county and region.

Today we continue our series previewing local elections across the Finger Lakes by catching up with one of the candidates running for office in the town of Marion. Situated in central Wayne County, the community is host to a contested race for town supervisor. Summer Johnson is running for the job because she says transparency, community relations, and economic development have fallen behind. She joined us via Zoom to talk about her campaign, and how she aims to make the town a better place for everyone who lives and pays taxes there.

Today we continue our series previewing local elections across the Finger Lakes by talking with one of the candidates running for Geneva City Council. Wil Wolf moved to Geneva a little more than a decade ago, and sees a lot of opportunities for a city that has struggled to modernize within economic development, infrastructure, and how its services operate. He sat down with us to discuss his campaign for Ward 5 city councilor, and some of his goals if elected in November.

Today we continue our series previewing local elections across the Finger Lakes by talking with one of the candidates running for Canandaigua City Supervisor. While most city-bound elected offices involve representing City Council, Canandaigua and Geneva's city supervisors have a different responsibility: Representing voters on the County's Board of Supervisors. Rich Russell has been serving on that body for nearly a decade-and-a-half, and says it can play a vital role in making life better for everyone living in Ontario County. He joined us in-studio to discuss his campaign and some of the biggest issues facing Canandaigua residents in his wards, as well as the county-at-large.

Today we continue our series previewing local elections across the Finger Lakes by shining the spotlight on Canandaigua. Erich Dittmar is seeking re-election to Canandaigua City Council this November, and he says his motivation is simple: Make Canandaigua a better place for everyone. While major flooding in his ward made headlines over the summer - an array of issues remain priorities as he looks at a second term.

Today we continue our series previewing local elections by catching up with one of the candidates running for Bristol Town Board. Nancy Napurski says she's running because of an eagerness to learn more about town government, as well as her strength and experience in the communications world. Napurski talked about that experience, and ways she believes the town can more effectively communicate with residents to drive engagement and make government work better.

Today we continue our series previewing local elections by catching up with one of the candidates running for West Bloomfield Town Board. Vincent Salvati joined us via Zoom to discuss his campaign last week, and what he hears from residents and business owners as the biggest issues. Among them -- identity -- which he believes West Bloomfield can work on quickly without having a negative impact on the Town's budget.

Today we continue our series spotlighting local candidates running for office across the Finger Lakes. Tim Lattimore is running for mayor in Auburn. The longtime public servant has held an array of offices and titles in Auburn and Cayuga County, several of which were elected. And this year, he says his campaign for mayor is about building the city for growth. That means better preparing it for young people to buy homes, maintain its environmental resources, and be proactive in public safety.