Women lead the way in local politics

(WBNG) — Many people are calling 2018 the year of women in politics, and Broome County is no different.

For the first time in its 50-year history, the Broome County Legislature’s Majority Leader and Minority Leader are both women. Cindy O’Brien (R-10th District) is the majority leader while Mary Kaminsky (D-14th District) is the minority leader.

The women plan to work together, across the political aisle to accomplish their goals in 2019, which include promoting local business and agriculture.

O’Brien said she was convinced to run for office after…

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