OWEGO, N.Y. (WHCU) – Martha Sauerbrey has been reelected as Chair of the Tioga County Legislature of 2023.

The legislature held their First Special and Organizational Meeting of the new year Tuesday. Sauerybrey was first elected to the legislature in 2005 and will run the day-to-day business of the county in what will now be her tenth consecutive year serving as Chair.

“Thank you for your support in this coming year and for all the years I have served as Chair of the Legislature,” said Sauerbrey. “I want to assure all of you that I will continue to work hard and stay dedicated to the task at hand. I am excited about 2023 and the great projects underway, which include the security upgrades at 56 Main Street and the Interoperable Radio Communications Project. I look forward to all the great things we are going to accomplish in the coming year.”

Legislator Tracy Monell will serve as Deputy Legislative Chair. She was elected to the legislature in 2009.