The Oneida Daily Dispatch (Oneida, NY)
Becker named president of Chairs of County Legislative Boards
Becker is in his seventh term as the Madison County Chairman.
WAMPSVILLE, N.Y. >> Madison County Chairman John Becker was recently named the president of the New York State Association of Chairs of County Legislative Boards.
According to a news release, New York State Association of Chairs of County Legislator boards is an affiliate of New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC). NYSAC and New York State Association of Chairs of County Legislative Boards work together to maintain education, training, and advocacy for the counties in New York State.
“I am honored to take on this leadership role for the Association of Chairs of County Legislative Boards. I am looking forward to continuing being an advocate for positive change in communities across our state,” Becker said in a news release, who is in his seventh term as the Madison County Chairman, and in his fifteenth year as Supervisor for the Town of Sullivan.
Becker is also the New York Association of Counties Vice Chairman of Native American Affairs as well as serving on the Agricultural Committee.
Under his leadership, officials said Madison County has become more efficient and streamlined operations. The Board of Supervisors restructured County departments bringing the County from 26 departments to 18.
During his first term as Chairman, Becker pushed for
Madison County to be a County Administrator type of government for day-today operations.
The Madison County Board of Supervisors, with Becker as Chairman, has provided the employees of Madison County with state of the art facilities and equipment to do the best job they can for the residents.
In 2019, the County finished the renovation of their 110-year- old Courthouse, which not only preserved the historical structure but also brought it up to modern technology standards. Now the County is working to replace an aged out Highway Garage in the southern part of the county, officials noted.
County officials also noted that an agreement was made that rotates County fleet of vehicles as well as the Sheriff’s patrol providing County employees the best equipment to deliver services to the community, while keeping taxes down.