“Lawmakers during Tuesday’s organizational meeting elected Gary Hughes, a District 2 legislator representing portions of Schenectady, as chair of the legislative body. He will succeed District 4 Legislator Anthony Jasenski, who held the role for the past decade and nominated Hughes for the position.
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Republican lawmakers Eric Hess and Josh Cuomo are the body’s only Republicans. Both represent District 4, which includes the towns of Duanesburg, Princetown and Rotterdam, and the small village of Delanson.
Hess, who is currently in his first term, will continue to serve as the Legislature’s minority leader.
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Hughes said the Legislature will continue to invest in county-owned facilities to improve efficiencies, and said lawmakers will continue to find ways to invest in clean energy, including switching to electric vehicles wherever possible.”
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Arnold, Chad. Schenectady Daily Gazette 4 January 2024.