08/22/2026
It’s worth sharing this clip again.
This issue may not be dominating the national headlines, but it could have very real consequences right here at home.
I’ve had several conversations recently about this piece of legislation, and if Albany advances it again next session, it will appear on the ballot as a constitutional amendment.
While the news continues to be saturated with stories coming out of Washington, there are some very real and concerning issues happening right here in New York State that we need to keep talking about.
I voted NO on the first passage of this constitutional amendment, which would move elections for all constitutionally elected local offices to even-numbered years.
The problem? Albany is moving forward without fully addressing what happens during the transition.
As written, we could reach January 1, 2030, with communities facing vacancies in critical elected positions—including County Clerks, Sheriffs, District Attorneys and Judges.
These are not positions where we can simply say, “We’ll figure it out later.”
As a former County Clerk, I understand the practical realities of how these offices operate. Deputies, assistants and undersheriffs serve under the authority of the elected official, and their appointments and oaths are tied to that official’s term.
Before we change our State Constitution, we need clear answers and a workable transition plan that protects continuity of government and ensures our communities continue receiving the services they depend on.
Constitutional amendments deserve careful consideration—not rushed decisions with unanswered questions.
We need to keep talking about it.
