Martha C. Sauerbrey was elected Chair of the Tioga County Legislature for 2014 by unanimous vote today at the rganizational Meeting of the Tioga County Legislature. Sauerbrey follows Dale Weston who served on the Legislature as Chair for the last seven years. Sauerbrey represents District #2 representing the Village of Owego and outlaying area. She served as Chair of the Public Safety Committee during the eight years in office.
Sauerbrey has served as the Deputy Chair of the legislature for the last four years. She is currently employed by the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce as President and CEO, and is stepping down from the Chamber in order to commit to the Chair position full time.
Sauerbrey’s experience in government includes 10 years working for Senator Tom Libous. She also was the Empire Zone Coordinator for Tioga County.
Marte and her husband Lewis live in Owego, have four grown children and three grandchildren.
