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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> |
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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|date=November 8, 2017}}</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|date=November 6, 2013}}</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|date=November 8, 2017}}</ref> |
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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/> |
Revision as of 09:59, 11 December 2020
Jen Metzger | |
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Member of the New York State Senate from the 42nd district | |
Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
Preceded by | John Bonacic |
Personal details | |
Born | New York City, New York, U.S. | February 3, 1965
Spouse | John Schwartz |
Residence(s) | Rosendale, New York |
Alma mater | Oberlin College (B.A.) Rutgers University (Ph.D.) |
Website | Official 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
- ^ a b c "Jen Metzger named chairwoman of state Senate Agriculture Committee". Daily Freeman. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
- ^ "Voters Guide: Metzger, Rabbitt aim for 42nd Senate District seat". The Poughkeepsie Journal. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "Rosendale Councilwoman Jen Metzger mulls state Senate run". Daily Freeman. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
- ^ Kemble, William. "Rosendale Town Board wishes councilwoman well in new role as New York state senator". Daily Freeman. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
- ^ Kemble, William (November 6, 2013). "Rosendale: Democrats Jennifer Metzger, Chris Pryslopski elected to Town Board". Daily Freeman.
- ^ Platt, Frances Marion (November 8, 2017). "Rosendale election: Walsh, Metzger, Igoe and Pryslopski win; Pape hangs onto justice bench". Hudson Valley One.
- ^ Platt, Frances Marion (April 1, 2018). "Rosendale councilwoman Metzger takes aim at Bonacic's State Senate seat". Hudson Valley One.
- ^ Campbell, Jon. "3 NY Senate Republicans drop re-election bids in 3 days". The Poughkeepsie Journal. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
- ^ Howland, Jack. "Metzger defeats Malick in Democratic primary for 42nd Senate District". The Poughkeepsie Journal. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
- ^ Lewis, Rebecca (2018-04-30). "Previewing the 2018 state Senate elections". CSNY. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - NY State Senate 42 Race - Nov 06, 2018". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
- ^ McKenna, Chris. "Metzger concedes Senate race to Martucci before court takes up challenged absentee ballots". Times Herald-Record.
- ^ Rink, Mary. "Metzger concedes in close race for 42nd Senate District – The Legislative Gazette".
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