HUDSON — Jackie Salvatore was sworn in Friday as Columbia County sheriff, making history as the first black woman to serve as a sheriff in New York State.
Salvatore took the oath of office at the Columbia County Courthouse during a ceremony administered by Assemblywoman Didi Barrett (D, Hudson), who called Salvatore a “pioneering public servant” with a long record of protecting local communities.
“Today I had the great honor of administering the oath of office to my friend and partner in government, Columbia County Sheriff Jackie Salvatore,” Barrett said in a statement. “Jackie is a pioneering public servant with a long and outstanding track record of keeping our families and communities safe, and is making history as the first Black woman to serve as sheriff in New York State history.”
Ulster County Sheriff Juan Figueroa and Senator Michelle Hinchey (D, Saugerties) attended the historic ceremony along with friends, family and professional colleagues.
Salvatore is also a 28-year veteran of the New York State Police. Her appointment continues a career rooted in local law enforcement and public service in Columbia County.
Salvatore, a graduate of Hudson High School, succeeds the retiring sheriff Donald Krapf after serving as undersheriff. Sheriff Salvatore, a Democrat, defeated Republican Lt. John Rivero.
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