On January 1^st 2012, Debbie Preston was sworn in as the 8th Broome County Executive. A native of the Town of Conklin, Mrs. Preston was elected to the Town Board in 1995 before being elected Town Supervisor in 2002. 

During her tenure as Supervisor, Conklin has gained or maintained hundreds of jobs at its Industrial Park, including at major companies like Maines, Ardagh, FedEx and more. The Town’s tax rate has maintained stability and predictability for residents after years of fluctuations prior to her leadership. The Town has also saved more than $100,000 in health insurance costs after Preston changed the formula for employee contributions.

Mrs. Preston is probably best known for her well-documented response to the devastating floods of 2006 and 2011, which ravaged Conklin and many other areas. She fought to obtain millions of dollars in aid for Town residents from the Federal and State governments. She earned numerous accolades, including the Jefferson Award and honors from the State Senate and Assembly, State Nurses Association, and many more.

From humble beginnings, to Broome County’s top spot, Mrs. Preston is guided by strong morals, basic-government fundamentals and the philosophy that she works for the people. Since taking office she has renamed her office on the 6^th Floor of the County Office Building “The People Office”, where the public is welcome and encouraged to share in the dialogue that will help shape Broome County.