Jen Metzger Announces Committee Assignments

ALBANY – State Senator Jen Metzger (District 42) announced her Senate committee assignments today. In addition to chairing the Senate Agriculture Committee, she will serve on the Environmental Conservation, Education, Health, Energy and Telecommunications, and Local Government Committees.

“I am so pleased to have the opportunity to help shape policy on issues that I care deeply about, and that are of such vital importance to the well-being of our communities,” said Senator Metzger.

Senator Metzger will bring a long record of experience to her committee work. Prior to being elected to the State Senate, Metzger served in local government for more than a decade in her hometown of Rosendale, where she chaired the Rosendale Environmental Commission for many years, and served on the Town Council and as Deputy Town Supervisor. She was also the co-founder and Director of Citizens for Local Power She holds a Ph.D. in political science from Rutgers University.

“As a longtime local elected official, I understand first-hand the challenges that our towns face, and I look forward to addressing those challenges,” Metzger explained.

Metzger has underscored the economic, educational, and safety consequences of such a lack of modern communications infrastructure and looks forward to working with her colleagues to find solutions.

Jen Metzger represents the 42nd Senate District, which includes all of Sullivan County and parts of Delaware, Orange, and Ulster Counties. She serves as Chair of the Agriculture Committee and sits on the Environmental Conservation, Education, Health, Energy and Telecommunications, and Local Government Committees.

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