Broome County officials take oath of office to kick off 2020 – WBNG-TV

(WBNG) - Broome County started off the new year with new leadership in several key roles.

Recently elected Broome County District Attorney Michael Korchak and Endicott Mayor Linda Jackson were among the several swearing in ceremonies happening across the county New Year's day.

After a hard fought victory in November, Korchak says he is grateful to serve this community.

"This was a very, very long journey but I have a lot of great people supporting me and I'm ready to get to work and serve the people of Broome County as their district attorney," said Korchak.

After losing the Republican Primary in June, Korchak switched to the Libertarian ticket and won the title by a narrow margin.

"When we were able to make the switch to the Libertarian Party, many of my supporters came along with me because we've been stressing from day one, the D.A.'s office isn't a political office, you're serving the community. There should be no politics involved so that way you're voting for person not party," said Korchak.

At the ceremony, he thanked his supporters, many of whom came to watch the historic moment at Saint Michael's Gym on Clinton Street.

While over in Endicott, Republican and former village trustee Linda Jackson was sworn in as the village's first new mayor in 12 years.

She will be replacing longtime mayor John Bertoni.

"It's so exciting. I can't tell you, when I got to put my name on the door it was a feeling. I drive through Endicott and I think, 'I'm the mayor of this wonderful place.' I'm just so excited, and the people are the most important part. I get to be mayor and I get to help everybody," said Jackson.

With her dream now becoming a reality, Jackson says she is ready to continue revitalization efforts for the village and increase security.

"We're going to work on security and safety first. Get our cameras up on the avenue, get cameras in other strategic places. Make it safe so that people won't mind going out at night in the village of Endicott," said Jackson.

Several village trustees also swore into office Wednesday, including Endicott Democratic Trustee Cheryl Chapman, who will serve as Deputy Mayor.

The newest leadership across the county says they are hoping to start the new decade strong for all residents.

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