Buckel (D-Syracuse) will run again according to Onondaga County Democratic designations.

Occupation —partner, Hancock & Estabrook LLP

Education — B.A. in history and political science, Canisius College; J.D., University of Virginia Law School, graduate coursework in political science, Syracuse University Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs

Family —Wife, Mary; Children, Elizabeth, John, and Anne.

Community Involvement — Board of Directors, Legal Services of Central New York, Inc. and Legal Aid of Mid-New York, Inc since 1998; CNY Med Tech Government Affairs Board; LeMoyne College Board of Regents; Everson Museum of Art Board of Directors; Sisters of the Third Franciscan Order Resource Development Board; L’Arche Syracuse Board of Directors; Catholic Charities Refugee Program Resource development volunteer; Successful pro bono representation.

Committees — Member: Health, Social Services, Public Safety

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