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In 1988, Metzger began work as a public affairs coordinator with the [[United Nations]], and later served as an instructor at the Walt Whitman Center for Culture and Politics of Democracy and [[Rutgers University]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.oswegocountynewsnow.com/news/ritchie-out-as-ag-chair-new-leader-metzger-pledges-to/article_f74900c4-03cf-11e9-add2-f320877e57ef.html|title=Ritchie out as Ag chair, new leader Metzger pledges to listen to local farmers|last=Wallace|first=Seth|website=Oswego County News Now|date=December 20, 2018|access-date=2019-02-05}}</ref>
In 1988, Metzger began work as a public affairs coordinator with the [[United Nations]], and later served as an instructor at the Walt Whitman Center for Culture and Politics of Democracy and [[Rutgers University]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.oswegocountynewsnow.com/news/ritchie-out-as-ag-chair-new-leader-metzger-pledges-to/article_f74900c4-03cf-11e9-add2-f320877e57ef.html|title=Ritchie out as Ag chair, new leader Metzger pledges to listen to local farmers|last=Wallace|first=Seth|website=Oswego County News Now|date=December 20, 2018|access-date=2019-02-05}}</ref>


In 2001, Metzger and her husband moved to [[Rosendale (CDP), New York|Rosendale, New York]], a hamlet in the [[Hudson Valley]].<ref name=mulls>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailyfreeman.com/news/rosendale-councilwoman-jen-metzger-mulls-state-senate-run/article_dfc02d44-d7de-586d-97c9-5ded3eba8a5e.html|title=Rosendale Councilwoman Jen Metzger mulls state Senate run|website=Daily Freeman|language=en|access-date=2019-02-05}}</ref> She later chaired the Rosendale Environmental Commission and served as Deputy Town Supervisor.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailyfreeman.com/news/local-news/rosendale-town-board-wishes-councilwoman-well-in-new-role-as/article_96333864-fa55-11e8-a8d9-7b357edcaee6.html|title=Rosendale Town Board wishes councilwoman well in new role as New York state senator|last=Kemble|first=William |website=Daily Freeman|language=en|access-date=2019-02-05}}</ref> In 2013, Metzger was elected to the Rosendale Town Council. She was re-elected in 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dailyfreeman.com/news/rosendale-democrats-jennifer-metzger-chris-pryslopski-elected-to-town-board/article_7066c7ef-278e-5e0b-9491-e44d8dec24c4.html|title=Rosendale: Democrats Jennifer Metzger, Chris Pryslopski elected to Town Board|last=Kemble|first=William J.|website=Daily Freeman}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://hudsonvalleyone.com/2017/11/08/rosendale-election-walsh-metzger-igoe-and-pryslopski-win-pape-hangs-onto-justice-bench/|title=Rosendale election: Walsh, Metzger, Igoe and Pryslopski win; Pape hangs onto justice bench|last=Platt|first=Frances Marion|website=Hudson Valley One}}</ref>
In 2001, Metzger and her husband moved to [[Rosendale (CDP), New York|Rosendale, New York]], a hamlet in the [[Hudson Valley]].<ref name=mulls>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailyfreeman.com/news/rosendale-councilwoman-jen-metzger-mulls-state-senate-run/article_dfc02d44-d7de-586d-97c9-5ded3eba8a5e.html|title=Rosendale Councilwoman Jen Metzger mulls state Senate run|website=Daily Freeman|language=en|access-date=2019-02-05}}</ref> She later chaired the Rosendale Environmental Commission and served as Deputy Town Supervisor.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailyfreeman.com/news/local-news/rosendale-town-board-wishes-councilwoman-well-in-new-role-as/article_96333864-fa55-11e8-a8d9-7b357edcaee6.html|title=Rosendale Town Board wishes councilwoman well in new role as New York state senator|last=Kemble|first=William |website=Daily Freeman|language=en|access-date=2019-02-05}}</ref> In 2013, Metzger was elected to the Rosendale Town Council. She was re-elected in 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dailyfreeman.com/news/rosendale-democrats-jennifer-metzger-chris-pryslopski-elected-to-town-board/article_7066c7ef-278e-5e0b-9491-e44d8dec24c4.html|title=Rosendale: Democrats Jennifer Metzger, Chris Pryslopski elected to Town Board|last=Kemble|first=William |website=Daily Freeman}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://hudsonvalleyone.com/2017/11/08/rosendale-election-walsh-metzger-igoe-and-pryslopski-win-pape-hangs-onto-justice-bench/|title=Rosendale election: Walsh, Metzger, Igoe and Pryslopski win; Pape hangs onto justice bench|last=Platt|first=Frances Marion|website=Hudson Valley One}}</ref>


Metzger founded the nonprofit organization Citizens for Local Power, which organized dozens of town and city councils across the country.<ref name=mulls/>
Metzger founded the nonprofit organization Citizens for Local Power, which organized dozens of town and city councils across the country.<ref name=mulls/>

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Jen Metzger
Member of the New York State Senate
from the 42nd district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 1, 2019
Preceded byJohn Bonacic
Personal details
Born (1965-02-03) February 3, 1965 (age 59)
New York City, New York, U.S.
SpouseJohn Schwartz
Residence(s)Rosendale, New York
Alma materOberlin College (B.A.)
Rutgers University (Ph.D.)
WebsiteOfficial website
Campaign website

Jennifer "Jen" Metzger (born February 3, 1965) is a member of the New York State Senate who has represented the 42nd district since 2019. Metzger is a Democrat. Prior to her State Senate tenure, Metzger served on the Rosendale Town Board.

Background

Metzger was born and raised in New York City.[1] She graduated from Oberlin College in 1987 and earned her Ph.D. in political science from Rutgers University in 2004.[2] She is married with three children.[1]

In 1988, Metzger began work as a public affairs coordinator with the United Nations, and later served as an instructor at the Walt Whitman Center for Culture and Politics of Democracy and Rutgers University.[3]

In 2001, Metzger and her husband moved to Rosendale, New York, a hamlet in the Hudson Valley.[4] She later chaired the Rosendale Environmental Commission and served as Deputy Town Supervisor.[5] In 2013, Metzger was elected to the Rosendale Town Council. She was re-elected in 2017.[6][7]

Metzger founded the nonprofit organization Citizens for Local Power, which organized dozens of town and city councils across the country.[4]

New York State Senate

In February 2018, Metzger announced that she would challenge longtime Republican Senator John Bonacic for his seat.[8] Several months later, Bonacic announced that he would retire.[9] In September, Metzger defeated Pramilla Malick in the Democratic primary. She faced Orange County Clerk Annie Rabbitt in the general election.[10][11] In an overwhelmingly Democratic election year, Metzger defeated Rabbitt 52% to 48%.[12]

Metzger was named Chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee.[1]

In 2020, Metzger lost her re-election bid to Republican Mike Martucci.[13][14]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Jen Metzger named chairwoman of state Senate Agriculture Committee". Daily Freeman. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
  2. ^ "Voters Guide: Metzger, Rabbitt aim for 42nd Senate District seat". The Poughkeepsie Journal. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
  3. ^ Wallace, Seth (December 20, 2018). "Ritchie out as Ag chair, new leader Metzger pledges to listen to local farmers". Oswego County News Now. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
  4. ^ a b "Rosendale Councilwoman Jen Metzger mulls state Senate run". Daily Freeman. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
  5. ^ Kemble, William. "Rosendale Town Board wishes councilwoman well in new role as New York state senator". Daily Freeman. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
  6. ^ Kemble, William. "Rosendale: Democrats Jennifer Metzger, Chris Pryslopski elected to Town Board". Daily Freeman.
  7. ^ Platt, Frances Marion. "Rosendale election: Walsh, Metzger, Igoe and Pryslopski win; Pape hangs onto justice bench". Hudson Valley One.
  8. ^ https://hudsonvalleyone.com/2018/04/01/rosendale-councilwoman-metzger-takes-aim-at-bonacics-state-senate-seat/
  9. ^ "3 NY Senate Republicans drop re-election bids in 3 days". The Poughkeepsie Journal. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
  10. ^ "Metzger defeats Malick in Democratic primary for 42nd Senate District". The Poughkeepsie Journal. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
  11. ^ Lewis, Rebecca (2018-04-30). "Previewing the 2018 state Senate elections". CSNY. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
  12. ^ "Our Campaigns - NY State Senate 42 Race - Nov 06, 2018". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
  13. ^ https://www.recordonline.com/story/news/local/2020/11/24/metzger-concedes-martucci-after-protracted-absentee-ballot-counting-42nd-senate-district-race/6408795002/
  14. ^ https://legislativegazette.com/14930-2/
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