Broome County Executive Jason Garnar began his term as president of the New York State County Executives’ Association (NYSCEA) this week. The group met in Albany for its annual January meeting ahead of Governor Hochul’s State of the State address.
NYSCEA is an affiliate of the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) and represents the 19 counties that have county executives as their chief elected official. These counties, including the City of New York, represent more than 16 million New Yorkers.
“I’m honored to serve as president of the NYS County Executives’ Association,” said County Executive Garnar. “All across the state, counties are facing similar challenges, and this association provides an incredible opportunity to work together, regardless of party or geography, to share knowledge and experience and advocate for change at the state and federal levels that will ensure our communities thrive.”
“County Executive Garnar has been an exceptional leader in Broome County and I’m excited to work with him as he brings his ideas and experience to the County Executives’ Association,” said Benjamin Boykin II, Westchester County Legislator and president of the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC).
Jason T. Garnar was elected as Broome County’s 9th County Executive in November of 2016. He was re-elected in 2020 and became the county’s first 3 term county executive after he won his re-election in 2024. Prior to being elected county executive, Garnar served as Broome County Legislator from 2007 to 2015.
For the last eight years, Jason has worked every day to improve our community, making Broome County more affordable for taxpayers, encouraging business development, supporting law enforcement and first responders, and focusing on quality-of-life issues.
“We are honored to have County Executive Garnar assume this vital leadership position with the County Executives’ Association. His vision, experience, and ability to work collaboratively with leaders of all parties will strengthen our association and the county residents we serve,” said NYSCEA Executive Director Stephen Acquario.
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