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Hennessy Out, Magee Supported

Mike Hennessy, standing at right, the Sherrill city commissioner who is again challenging Assemblyman Bill Magee, D-Nelson, in a Democratic primary, this evening asks the county Democratic Committee for support. As it has done steadfastly so far, the commitee endorsed Magee, second from left, for another term. Others, from left, are County Rep. Andrew Stammell, Town of Oneonta; former Oneonta mayor Kim Muller, and county Rep. Andrew Marietta, Fly Creek. At right is Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig and, seated in the background, is Oneonta Common Council member David Rissberger, who is vice chair of the county committee. (Jim Kevlin/AllOTSEGO.com)
Mike Hennessy, standing, the Sherrill city commissioner, tells the Otsego County Democratic Committee he is suspending his primary campaign for the seat held by Assemblyman Bill Magee, D-Nelson.    He did tell Magee, seated second from left, he hopes the incumbent will fight for issues like minimum wages and marriage equality.  Others at this evening’s committee meeting in Cooperstown Village Hall were, from left, county Rep. Andrew Stammel, Town of Oneonta; former Oneonta mayor Kim Muller, and county Rep. Andrew Marietta, Fly Creek. At right is Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig and, seated in the background, Oneonta Common Council member David Rissberger, who is vice chair of the county committee.   The primary is Tuesday, April 19. (Jim Kevlin/AllOTSEGO.com)

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