Dr. Cody Kelly – District 14

Cody Kelly is a lifelong resident of the 14th District. He graduated from Cicero-North Syracuse High School in 2009, and received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from SUNY Upstate Medical University in 2016. As a Physical Therapist, Dr. Kelly works with children all over Onondaga County. Providing home-based care has allowed Dr. Kelly to witness first hand some of the issues affecting people across different communities, like the effects of poverty. He believes in responsible local government which limits the tax burden on families and promotes economic growth and job opportunities.

During his tenure as chair of the County’s Health and Human Services Committee, Dr. Kelly was able to leverage state and federal grant funding to support important initiatives addressing issues like poverty, food insecurity, school attendance, substance abuse and housing. He has introduced legislation leading to an increase in preschool special education funding throughout the county. He has supported workforce development that prepare people for good paying jobs, giving them a sustainable pathway out of poverty. Meanwhile, Cody has continued to cut property tax rates every year since taking office. 

Dr. Kelly has a lifelong dedication to service including many years coaching youth basketball. He has previously served as Vice President of the Brockport Chapter of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and the Class Representative to the New York Physical Therapy Association's Central District. Cody has been recognized by Local VFW Post 7290 as an "Outstanding Spokesperson for Freedom."