DeFrancisco is NOT Running for Mayor

At a fundraiser the other day, State Senator John DeFrancisco announced to supporters that he will not be a candidate for Mayor of Syracuse this year. If he had decided to run, he would have been the biggest name in the race and likely would have run away with the nomination. It is likely that other potential Republican candidates have been holding their breath to see if the Senator would run before deciding whether or not to run themselves. Only one Republican so far has announced that they intend to run (that would be Otis Jennings), but TheCNYWatch is hearing rumors that a local media figure may enter the race on the Republican side. Without more information, the identity of said potential candidate will remain under wraps until further notice. Let the speculation begin.