John Tonello

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is a great example of a local official standing up for his city. Every man, woman and child he serves -- nearly 430,00. It's not an easy job, now made harder by the meddling and lies of federal officials. Your greatest government champions are local. #Minneapolis #Mayors

Who Runs Congress Redux – JohnTonello.com I recently read the original 1972 edition of Mark Green’s ground-breaking book Who Runs Congress? and though more than 50 years have passed, Congress is just as broken today as it was then. One…

I read the original 1972 edition of Mark Green’s ground-breaking book "Who Runs Congress?" and learned why Congress is just as broken today as it was then: Tenure and the direct link between seniority and power. Read my piece and see why career politicians are terrible for #democracy. bit.ly/4svfPAp

✍️ Daring to Run is out March 2026! Celebrate the power of conviction, principle and listening to others with this compelling political memoir available from SUNY Press at daringtorun.com. 🗓📚 #SaveTheDate #NewReleas

Set in a city once home to Mark Twain, my forthcoming book, Daring to Run, captures more than politics — it captures the heart of a community. Pre-order today at daringtorun.com! #ElmiraNY #StoryOfVictory

🧠 Looking for a political book that’s personal, honest and full of insight? Daring to Run offers firsthand lessons from the campaign trail that any change-maker will appreciate. #BookRecommendations #DaringToRun

Daring to Run is not just a political memoir — it’s a testament to resilience, courage and community engagement. Perfect for leaders, activists, and dreamers alike. #LeadershipLessons #Inspiration Pre-order from SUNY Press today. daringtorun.com

Ever wondered how an outsider can beat seasoned politicians? My forthcoming book Daring to Run pulls back the curtain on running a mayoral campaign against all odds. Pre-order now! 📖 #CampaignJourney #PoliticalInspiration daringtorun.com

I'm happy to report that my book Daring to Run is now available for pre-order! It's about my first run for mayor of Elmira and all those harrowing ups and downs. sunypress.edu/Books/D/Dari...