Commissioner receives high honor

Commissioner John P. Talerico was honored for outstanding public service in labor relations.

UTICA, N.Y. >> Oneida County Department of Personnel Commissioner John P. Talerico has been honored by the New York State Public Employer Labor Relations Association for outstanding public service in labor relations.

Talerico is the recipient of the NYSPELRA’s 2018 William L. Holcomb Award for demonstrating extraordinary achievement in the field of labor relations that has resulted in significant efficiencies, benefits and savings; a long-term commitment to public service exhibiting innovation, creativity and positive change and a strong record of leadership and accomplishment.

“John Talerico has admirably served Oneida County for 30 years,” said Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. “His leadership in labor relations and expertise in employment policy have proven to be invaluable assets to the operation of our government. I congratulate him on this well- deserved award recognizing his many accomplishments.”

Talerico began his career with Oneida County as an auditor in 1988. He was appointed Director of Labor Relations in 1998 and became Commissioner of Personnel in 2009.

He at tended his f irst NYSPELRA conference in 1998, andwas elected to theNYSPELRA Board as Regional Vice President in 2007 and Board President in 2013.