I’m Blake Carter
I’m Blake Carter, and I’m running for Onondaga County’s 13th District Legislature because I believe public service should be rooted in listening, accountability, and a real commitment to the people who call this community home.
My roots are in western Onondaga County, where I have lived for more than three decades. This is the community where I grew up, where I built my life, and where my wife, Brittney, and I are raising our two children, Ryleigh and Ronan. Our family also includes our two dogs, Karma and Bradi.
After graduating from Jordan-Elbridge High School in 2004, I entered the workforce and spent more than a decade working at Lowe’s Home Improvement in Camillus. That experience gave me a firsthand understanding of working families, customer service, local business, and the everyday challenges people face while trying to build a stable life.
In 2016, I made the decision to return to school because I wanted to better understand the systems that shape people’s lives and how public policy could be used to create meaningful change. I earned my A.A. in Business Administration from Onondaga Community College and later earned my B.A. in Economics from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School, with a minor in Political Science. During my studies, I focused especially on anti-poverty policy and the economic challenges facing working families.
While in school, I joined the office of New York State Assemblywoman Pamela Hunter, first as an intern and later as a Constituent Liaison. Over four years, I worked directly with constituents, government agencies, and community stakeholders to help residents navigate problems, find answers, and access support. That work had a lasting impact on me. It showed me how important responsive government can be when people need help, and it strengthened my commitment to public service.
After leaving the Assembly in 2021, I continued that work through campaigns and community advocacy, supporting Democratic candidates and helping organize efforts to elect leaders committed to accountability, fairness, and progress. I have also served as a Field Coordinator and Campaign Manager, working to build coalitions, engage voters, and support candidates who believe government should work for the people.
My reason:
Most importantly, this campaign is personal to me. My wife, Brittney, and I are raising our children, Ryleigh and Ronan, in the community we call home. As a father, I think every day about the future we are building for the next generation: whether families can afford to stay here, whether neighborhoods are safe and supported, whether our infrastructure keeps up with growth, and whether county government earns the trust of the people it represents.
Outside of politics and public service, I help manage LionOx Master Company, a business involved in investment ventures and support for a range of projects and businesses. I also serve as a Board Member of the Greater Camillus Chamber of Commerce, where I work alongside local leaders who understand the importance of small businesses, responsible development, and strong community connections.
This campaign is personal to me. Brittney is a school teacher in the Syracuse City School District, and together we are raising our children in a county that is facing major change. As a husband and father, I think every day about the future we are building: whether families can afford to stay here, whether our infrastructure keeps up with growth, whether our neighborhoods are safe and supported, and whether local government is transparent, accountable, and worthy of public trust.
I believe Onondaga County needs leadership that understands both the challenges and the opportunities in front of us. With experience in constituent service, campaigns, small business, community advocacy, and public policy, I am running to bring practical, people-centered leadership to county government.
At my core, I believe public service is about showing up, listening, and doing the work. I am committed to fighting for policies that support working families, reduce poverty, strengthen communities, protect our environment, and build a better future for the next generation.
- Blake
