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Legislature committee confirms Andrew Johnson as Schenectady County director of probation
Summary
The Public Safety committee recommended confirmation of Andrew Johnson as director of probation, citing his long county service and experience in adult and juvenile probation operations; the committee advanced the appointment to the Legislature by voice vote.
The Schenectady County Public Safety committee on June 30 recommended confirmation of Andrew Johnson as the county's director of probation and advanced the appointment to the full Legislature.
Legislator Constantine summarized Johnson's record in county service dating to the Department of Social Services in 2001 and probation work beginning in 2008. Johnson has held supervisory roles in adult and juvenile supervision and served as deputy probation director since February 2022; the committee packet included his educational background (B.A. in criminal justice and sociology from SUNY Plattsburgh and a master's in social policy from SUNY Empire State).
Johnson attended the committee meeting and thanked members for the opportunity to serve. The committee recorded a voice vote favorably and moved the confirmation to the full Legislature for final action.
Speakers quoted or paraphrased in this article are identified by name and role as they appear in the meeting record.
