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Steuben County committee confirms Jean Peterson as Purchasing Director
Summary
The Steuben County Administration Committee at a June 22 special meeting confirmed Jean Peterson as Purchasing Director and set her salary at $89,817, following a recommendation from County Manager Jack K. Wheeler. The motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
Jean Peterson was confirmed as Steuben County Purchasing Director during a special meeting of the Steuben County Administration Committee on Monday, June 22, 2026. County Manager Jack K. Wheeler recommended the appointment and the committee set Peterson’s salary above the mid-point of Management Grade I, Step 7, at $89,817.00.
The formal motion — "CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF JEAN PETERSON AS PURCHASING DIRECTOR AND SETTING HER SALARY ABOVE THE MID-POINT OF MANAGEMENT GRADE I, STEP 7, AT $89,817.00" — was made by Scott J. Van Etten and seconded by K. Michael Hanna. Committee Chair William Thew called the vote; all five members present voted yes and the motion carried 5-0. Following the vote, Scott J. Van Etten moved to adjourn, Brian C. Schu seconded, and the committee adjourned after a unanimous vote.
The meeting was convened at 9:50 a.m. in the Legislative Chambers, 3rd Floor, Annex Building in Bath, New York. The minutes note committee membership and staff present and were respectfully submitted by Deputy Clerk Amanda L. Chapman.
