Legislature Announced Leadership for 2024

January 16, 2024 - GOSHEN, NY – The Orange County Legislature held its annual Re-Organizational meeting January 4, 2024, and unanimously re-elected Katie Bonelli, Chairwoman of the law making body.

Bonelli is in her fourth term in the legislature. She has served as Chairwoman since 2021.

It was also announced that both party leaders have been re-elected. Republican Thomas Faggione will serve as majority leader and Democrat Michael Paduch as minority leader.

“Proud of the support and confidence my fellow Republican legislators have in me to be their leader. I look forward to continued work with our Chairwoman, Katie Bonelli, and working with Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus. Together, we have lowered the tax burden on county residents, maintained and improved our infrastructure, supported public safety, and preserved more and more open space for parks, trails, and public enjoyment. “ - T. Faggione

The Orange County Legislature has eight statutory committees that meet once a month to debate and discuss county issues. Chairwoman Bonelli has selected the following legislators to serves as committee chairs.

• Paul Ruszkiewicz - Rules, Enactments & Intergovernmental Relations -

• Leigh Benton - Ways and Means

• Barry Cheney - Physical Services

• Peter Tuohy - Health and Mental Health

• Janet Sutherland - Human Services

• Kevin Hines - Public Safety

• Rob Sassi - Personnel and Compensation

• Joseph Minuta - Education and Economic Development

To learn more about the legislature, visit orangecountygov.com and click on the tab for Legislature.