Joanie Appoints Bernie's Successor

County Executive Joanie Mahoney announced her appointment of a new County Legislator on Wednesday morning. Mark Rupprecht, a former Clay town supervisor, will hold the 2nd District seat for the next five months. The Clay-based seat became vacant last week when longtime County Legislator Bernie Kraft passed away. The winner of November’s election will assume office in January. Rupprecht is not a candidate. Donna Marsh O’Connor is the Democrat and Working Families Party candidate. David Stewart is the Independence and Conservative Party candidate and is facing John Dougherty in a Republican primary.