The Peru Gazette

Assemblyman Jones announces committee appointments
Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced he has been appointed to five Assembly standing committees including Aging, Agriculture, Economic Development, Small Business and Tourism.
“I am honored to be entrusted to serve on these distinguished committees as a newly elected member,” said Jones. “Serving on these vital committees will aid in my pledge to be a strong voice in Albany, and I look forward to working with my colleagues to bring results to our region.”
Assemblyman Jones noted that his membership on the Economic Development committee will present opportunities to discuss important issues like investing in broadband internet and other vital legislation that can grow the local economy.

Having previously ran his family’s dairy farm, Jones says his membership on the Agriculture and Small Business committees will allow him to be a strong voice for rural communities that face rising operation cost and plummeting milk prices.
As part of the Aging committee, he will fight to make sure our loved ones are well cared for, comfortable and able to afford to age in place.

His membership in the Tourism committee will help him promote the Adirondacks and leverage the parks’ great natural resource as a major economic driver for the region.
“My work in Albany extends beyond the Assembly chamber,” Assemblyman Jones said. “By participating on these committees, I can collaborate with my fellow colleagues to make sure we can build a stronger North Country for generations to come.”