{"id":47224,"date":"2015-11-20T22:48:02","date_gmt":"2015-11-20T22:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/owegopennysaver.com\/?p=47224"},"modified":"2015-11-22T22:52:29","modified_gmt":"2015-11-22T22:52:29","slug":"akshar-wins-senate-seat-hits-the-ground-running","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/2015\/11\/20\/akshar-wins-senate-seat-hits-the-ground-running\/","title":{"rendered":"Akshar wins Senate Seat, hits the ground running"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_47225\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/owegopennysaver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/WGOPAkshar1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-47225\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-47225\" src=\"http:\/\/owegopennysaver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/WGOPAkshar1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"In a decisive victory last Tuesday, Fred Akshar became Senator of the 52nd district. That Wednesday morning he went to work serving his constituents. Akshar defeated Barb Fiala for the 52nd District seat, a seat vacated by former Senator Thomas Libous. \u201cI\u2019m humbled by the overwhelming amount of support from every part of the district and from both sides of the aisle,\u201d said Akshar. He continued, \u201cI\u2019d like to thank my family for their love and support throughout this campaign, the hundreds of volunteers who lent their time and energy to help make sure our message reached the voters, our great Sheriff, Dave Harder, for his friendship and guidance and my colleagues in law enforcement. Finally, I\u2019d like to thank the voters for instilling their trust in me. I pledge to fight for their concerns and for their fair treatment in Albany and to always be an open, accessible and passionate representative for them.\u201d Just hours after being sworn in, Akshar joined Binghamton Mayor Rich David for a tour of downtown businesses and a discussion on revitalization and economic development. Among the topics discussed was the deterioration of the Collier Street parking garage, which closed on Nov. 9. Akshar continued his first day as Senator with Broome County Land Bank's Director Margaret Scarinzi and Chair Aaron Martin. They discussed their efforts to address blight and create opportunities for growth on the North Side.  \u201cI was eager to get to work the day I announced I was running for Senate,\u201d said Akshar. \u201cWe need more jobs and investment and that\u2019s what I\u2019m going to Albany to fight for.\u201d\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-47225\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pictured, is Fred Akshar following the announcement of his win of the 52nd Senate District seat last Tuesday. (Provided Photos)<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_47226\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/owegopennysaver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/WGOPAkshar2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-47226\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-47226\" src=\"http:\/\/owegopennysaver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/WGOPAkshar2-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"In a decisive victory last Tuesday, Fred Akshar became Senator of the 52nd district. That Wednesday morning he went to work serving his constituents. Akshar defeated Barb Fiala for the 52nd District seat, a seat vacated by former Senator Thomas Libous. \u201cI\u2019m humbled by the overwhelming amount of support from every part of the district and from both sides of the aisle,\u201d said Akshar. He continued, \u201cI\u2019d like to thank my family for their love and support throughout this campaign, the hundreds of volunteers who lent their time and energy to help make sure our message reached the voters, our great Sheriff, Dave Harder, for his friendship and guidance and my colleagues in law enforcement. Finally, I\u2019d like to thank the voters for instilling their trust in me. I pledge to fight for their concerns and for their fair treatment in Albany and to always be an open, accessible and passionate representative for them.\u201d Just hours after being sworn in, Akshar joined Binghamton Mayor Rich David for a tour of downtown businesses and a discussion on revitalization and economic development. Among the topics discussed was the deterioration of the Collier Street parking garage, which closed on Nov. 9. Akshar continued his first day as Senator with Broome County Land Bank's Director Margaret Scarinzi and Chair Aaron Martin. They discussed their efforts to address blight and create opportunities for growth on the North Side.  \u201cI was eager to get to work the day I announced I was running for Senate,\u201d said Akshar. \u201cWe need more jobs and investment and that\u2019s what I\u2019m going to Albany to fight for.\u201d\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-47226\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pictured, Fred Akshar joins Binghamton Mayor Rich David for a tour of downtown businesses and a discussion on revitalization and economic development.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_47227\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/owegopennysaver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/WGOPAkshar3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-47227\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-47227\" src=\"http:\/\/owegopennysaver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/WGOPAkshar3-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"In a decisive victory last Tuesday, Fred Akshar became Senator of the 52nd district. That Wednesday morning he went to work serving his constituents. Akshar defeated Barb Fiala for the 52nd District seat, a seat vacated by former Senator Thomas Libous. \u201cI\u2019m humbled by the overwhelming amount of support from every part of the district and from both sides of the aisle,\u201d said Akshar. He continued, \u201cI\u2019d like to thank my family for their love and support throughout this campaign, the hundreds of volunteers who lent their time and energy to help make sure our message reached the voters, our great Sheriff, Dave Harder, for his friendship and guidance and my colleagues in law enforcement. Finally, I\u2019d like to thank the voters for instilling their trust in me. I pledge to fight for their concerns and for their fair treatment in Albany and to always be an open, accessible and passionate representative for them.\u201d Just hours after being sworn in, Akshar joined Binghamton Mayor Rich David for a tour of downtown businesses and a discussion on revitalization and economic development. Among the topics discussed was the deterioration of the Collier Street parking garage, which closed on Nov. 9. Akshar continued his first day as Senator with Broome County Land Bank's Director Margaret Scarinzi and Chair Aaron Martin. They discussed their efforts to address blight and create opportunities for growth on the North Side.  \u201cI was eager to get to work the day I announced I was running for Senate,\u201d said Akshar. \u201cWe need more jobs and investment and that\u2019s what I\u2019m going to Albany to fight for.\u201d\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-47227\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sheriff David E. Harder administers the oath of office to Fred Akshar following the announcement of his win of the 52nd Senate District seat last Tuesday.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In a decisive victory in this recent election, Fred Akshar became Senator of the 52nd district. That Wednesday morning he went to work serving his constituents.<\/p>\n<p>Akshar defeated Barb Fiala for the 52nd District seat, a seat vacated by former Senator Thomas Libous.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m humbled by the overwhelming amount of support from every part of the district and from both sides of the aisle,\u201d said Akshar.<\/p>\n<p>He continued, \u201cI\u2019d like to thank my family for their love and support throughout this campaign, the hundreds of volunteers who lent their time and energy to help make sure our message reached the voters, our great Sheriff, Dave Harder, for his friendship and guidance and my colleagues in law enforcement. Finally, I\u2019d like to thank the voters for instilling their trust in me. I pledge to fight for their concerns and for their fair treatment in Albany and to always be an open, accessible and passionate representative for them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Just hours after being sworn in, Akshar joined Binghamton Mayor Rich David for a tour of downtown businesses and a discussion on revitalization and economic development. Among the topics discussed was the deterioration of the Collier Street parking garage, which closed on Nov. 9.<\/p>\n<p>Akshar continued his first day as Senator with Broome County Land Bank&#8217;s Director Margaret Scarinzi and Chair Aaron Martin. They discussed their efforts to address blight and create opportunities for growth on the North Side.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was eager to get to work the day I announced I was running for Senate,\u201d said Akshar. \u201cWe need more jobs and investment and that\u2019s what I\u2019m going to Albany to fight for.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a decisive victory in this recent election, Fred Akshar became Senator of the 52nd district. 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