RUNNING FOR: 2nd Legslative District
Bio: Kevin J. Meaker decided to run for Onondaga County Legislature because he wanted to be able to work on important issues that affect people’s lives and help shape the future of our community. First elected in November 2023, Kevin Meaker is now serving as the District 2 representative. In his first term at the Legislature, he was selected to be Vice Chair of the Planning & Economic Development committee and as a member of the Health & Human Services committee.
Prior to this position, he was a Town Councilor in the Town of Clay from 2017 through 2023. Professionally, he owns his own real estate company and works as a Substitute Teacher in the Phoenix Central School District. Meaker studied at Henninger and Hannibal High Schools, as well as Bryant and Stratton College. He feels he is a good listener who works to relate to people, no matter their social status, needs, or abilities. He encourages his constituents to reach out if they have a question or need help with something.
Kevin Meaker believes that Legislators should be preparing for Onondaga County’s growth moving into the next generation, with the addition of both Amazon and the Micron project creating a significant economic boost to the region. With both companies so close to his district, he wants to ensure that the benefits trickle down to the local businesses and residents. He is a strong leader with the knowledge and expertise to handle these complex issues.
Giving back to his community has always been important to Kevin. He’s currently doing so in several ways: Volunteer caterer at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Baldwinsville American Red Cross Blood Donor, Liverpool Cicero-North Syracuse Superintendent’s Advisory Committee.
Kevin Meaker lives in Clay with his wife Alison and together they are raising five children. An adorable Dachshund named Dexter (aka” Poindexter”) completes the family tree. He loves the NYS Fair, the Regional Market, playing bingo, and watching sports, especially the Little League World Series and the teams of Syracuse University.