Essex County Government has been fortunate to have had a long history of excellent public servants. From local town officials to our countywide officials, every level of government has produced selfless individuals who go above and beyond to serve the people of their communities. Many individuals make a career here in the mountains and forgo opportunities elsewhere to serve the public and the places where they live.

Our public servants are well respected not only locally but regionally. Our District Attorney Kristy Sprague is one of those public servants. Serving as our District Attorney these past 15 years, Kristy embodies what it means to be a dedicated public servant. Raised in Moriah, Kristy went to school there, worked odd jobs to put herself through college and law school and returned there to raise her family and serve the residents of Essex County. Being a dedicated public servant while raising a family takes sacrifice. Kristy has proven that she has what it takes to serve the people of Essex County.

As Essex County DA for the past 15 years, Kristy has accumulated an impressive record of public service and has been a fixture in the 18 Essex towns and villages, attending many community events as well as the Town Courts at night. This is evident in the outpouring of support and endorsements she has received from over a dozen town supervisors, countless local officials and law enforcement.

Having had the opportunity to work at the highest levels of state government in Albany, I can report that Kristy has a solid reputation and is widely respected among the legal community in the region. Essex County is fortunate to have had Kristy leading the District Attorney’s office these past 15 years. She has led an office and team of prosecutors who have worked to keep Essex County residents safe and protect our quality of life. More importantly, Kristy Sprague has developed a reputation as a fair, impartial and compassionate prosecutor.

With our current judge retiring after 18 years on the bench, Essex County Voters have an opportunity on Nov. 5 to elect a new county judge. I encourage you to review Kristy’s history of public service and record of accomplishments by visiting her website. I hope you come to the same conclusion that many of us already have: Kristy Sprague is the right choice to serve as Essex County Judge for the next 10 years and has earned our support for this important position. Please join me in voting for Kristy Sprague for Essex County Judge.

Bill McGahay

North Elba

Former Deputy Secretary to Governor George Pataki

Essex County Conservative Party Chairman