“Barbara Rice has long been an activist for Saranac Lake, Franklin County and the North Country as a whole. As the first female chair of the Franklin County Legislature, she will continue to move our community forward while protecting our values. I look forward to continuing working together to build a stronger North Country as we both step into our new roles.

“From her work in the health care sector to owning a small business, Chairwoman Rice has a wealth of knowledge that Franklin County will surely continue to benefit from. She has a strong business mind and sense of civic duty that I saw firsthand during my time as chairman.

“Chairwoman Rice has consistently demonstrated that she is a strong voice for the North Country, and I have no doubt that she will go above and beyond for our community.”