Board Honors Assistant EMS Coordinator, Discusses Tentative 2026 Budget Overview
By BILL BELLEN
OTSEGO COUNTY
A presentation by County Administrator Steve Wilson on the 2026 budget and recognition of EMS Coordinator Damon West were the highlights of discussion when the Otsego County Board of Representatives met on Wednesday, November 5.
Before the regular session, the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee convened for a brief special meeting to vote on Board of Elections Commissioner Michael Henrici’s request to approve overtime and compensatory pay for deputy election commissioners in accordance with state law. This request was approved and added as a late resolution to the consent agenda of the primary board meeting.
Rep. Jennifer Mickle was absent for the meeting. All other board members were present throughout the duration of the session.
Edward Dawyot was the sole speaker to address the board during the privilege of the floor. He asked the county to find out information regarding the efficiency of windfarms, including a ratio of costs per kilowatt hour of energy they produce. Dawyot cited other energy concerns relating to a hypothetical reactivation of the Indian Point nuclear power plant and his continued advocacy for underground modes of energy transit rather than aboveground lines, mirroring similar comments he has made at previous board meetings.
