New York Record
Town of Manlius
SB

Sara Bollinger

Town CouncilorElected councilor November 2017 (Eagle Bulletin, 2017-11-08); Town Law § 24: term begins January 1 after the election, so January 1, 2018; continuous council service (on the board in Dec 2022, Dec 2023, Jan 2026 minutes; re-elected GE25 for the term the Onondaga County BOE 2026 Elected Officials list lists to December 31, 2028). Council seat vacated on appointment as Town Supervisor by Town Board motion April 8, 2026 (office-changer; now active as Supervisor).

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At a glance

News mentions
2

Term ending Apr 8, 2026.

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑Jan 2026[34]

Town Hall and Police Station Facility Study

Unknown — any renovation or replacement decision could carry major capital costs.

high↑Feb 2026[30]

Town Facility and Public Engagement Project

Unknown — the facilities project's scope and cost remain under study.

high↓Jan 2026[20]

Zoning Code Overhaul Underway

The town has already invested in consultants for this multi-year process.

critical↓Jan 2026[19]

Hoag Lane Drainage Violations

The town is fronting the immediate drainage repair costs, with possible chargeback to the developer.

medium→Jan 2026[17]

Highway department project costs

Roughly $4.1 million spent so far, with final costs to be set when the project closes out.

medium↑Mar 2026[16]

Accessory structure height regulations

critical↓Feb 2026[14]

Woodland Hills stormwater violations and stop work order

The town has spent significant highway department hours cleaning mud from drains, and plans to bill the developer through a new drainage district.

medium↑Jan 2026[11]

Highway equipment fleet renewal

About $371,825 total, both budgeted; the truck came in $12,558.82 under budget.

medium↓Feb 2026[11]

Planning board submittal deadlines and agenda process

Could save developers time and money by reducing repeat appearances before the board.

high↓Feb 2026[11]

Hoag Lane Drainage District

Only lot owners in the subdivision would pay the annual district fee — earlier drafts reportedly showed $7,500 per parcel, later revised to roughly $400 per unit.

high↓Jan 2026[11]

Town health insurance switch to Tompkins County consortium

Unknown until quotes come back; the application itself doesn't commit the town.

high↓Mar 2026[8]

Fire/EMS District Consolidation Study

Unknown; consolidation options under study.

high↓Jan 2026[6]

Proposed Cedar Bay pocket community

Homes would be priced around $200,000, expanding affordable ownership options in town.

high↓Feb 2026[6]

Police department building lease with Village of Fayetteville

The town has operated without an executed lease for weeks; lease payments to the village are at stake.

medium↓Jan 2026[6]

Deer management program expansion

Program costs shared equitably among the participating municipalities for 2026.

medium↓Mar 2026[6]

Bowman Road family subdivision and ADU alternative

Enables the sale of a 2.3-acre parcel from a 61-acre property.

high↓Jan 2026[5]

Town PUD law overhaul and Burdick/East Genesee corridor study

Developers face delay costs, but the town hopes a streamlined PUD law will make future projects easier.

high↓Jan 2026[4]

Muirfield Drive stormwater improvement project

$372,000 contract with IDH LLC.

high↓Jan 2026[4]

Zone change at 4555 Pompey Center Road

Single-family homes on large lots would add modestly to the tax base without the density of apartments.

medium↓Jan 2026[3]

Genesee Street/Vermont Street business district planning study

Grant-funded planning study only; no construction spending yet.

Decisions during term (184)

Recorded while Bollinger was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (11)

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In the news (2)