Tioga County Legislature elects new chair

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Legislator Tracy Monell was elected as chair on Jan. 2, 2026 in Owego. Photo: Saga Communications/Tioga County

OWEGO, NY (607NewsNow) — The Tioga County Legislature has a new chair.

Legislator Tracy Monell was unanimously elected Friday, Jan. 2 to lead the county’s governing body, the first change at the top in over a decade.

“To my fellow Legislators and citizens of Tioga County, I thank you for your continued support and confidence,” Monell said. I look forward to working together to continue the County’s tradition of fiscal responsibility for our County and to a successful 2026,” Monell added.

Monell, who has represented District 4 since 2009, succeeds Martha Sauerbrey as chair. Sauerbrey retired in December after a decade in the role of legislative chair for Tioga County.

District 7 Legislator William Standinger III was elected as deputy legislative chair.

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