Sheriff Allard: The Retirement  Of Undersheriff McNelis

From Sheriff Jim Allard: Yesterday, we stood together to witness the final walkout for Undersheriff John McNelis, marking the conclusion of an extraordinary 38-year career in law enforcement. From his first days in the county jail to his leadership in the Sheriff’s Office, his journey has been defined by integrity and an unwavering commitment to public safety.

A Career of Distinction

1988 – 1989: Began his journey as a Correction Officer with the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office.

1989: Served the City of Hornell as a Patrolman.

1989 – 2011: Dedicated over two decades to the New York State Police, specializing as a Criminal Investigator from 2001 until his retirement.

2014 – 2017: Continued his service as a Patrolman/School Resource Officer for the Village of Canisteo, protecting our most valuable assets – our children.

2017 – 2026: Appointed Steuben County Undersheriff, providing steady leadership and mentorship to the next generation of deputies.

The Next Chapter

While he hangs up his badge today, his mission continues. Undersheriff McNelis will be entering the private sector to focus on school security and threat assessment, a field he has long been passionate about.

A Message from the Sheriff

“Thank you, Undersheriff, for your decades of sacrifice, your steady hand through the challenges of the last nine years, and for the legacy of excellence you leave behind. We wish you nothing but the best in your new venture.”

From all of us at the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office - Congratulations on a well-earned retirement!

 

 

O'Mara: They Already Have To Much Control Of This

Yesterday we reported that Steuben County Legislative Chairwoman, Bath Republican Kelly Fitzpatrick was coming up with a resolution to ask the state, not to use State Forest Land in Steuben County, for renewable energy projects.  The latest on this situation is, that this area’s state senator – Tom O’Mara, signed a letter along with other state senate Republicans, objecting to using protected land for wind and solar.  In the letter, O’Mara says, the Albany Dems have already given too much power and authority on placement of renewable projects.  O’Mara also says the big concern here is for those who did not expect to, might end up living next to wind turbines or solar panels. 

 

Jim King For Congress Campaign, Switches To Write-In

Anti-Trump/Tioga County Republican congressional candidate Jim King, says he did not get enough signatures of support to get on the ballot so he could run in a primary against Nick Langworthy in the 23 congressional district.  King says that he needed 1250 signatures and did not come up with that number of signatures.  King is now asking for voters to help him as a write-in candidate and King says he’s looking for voters who find President Donald Trump to be, “embarrassing”.