Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) recently was named number 56 on City & State’s 2024 Upstate Power 100 list. This list is released annually highlighting leaders from across Upstate New York who are making a difference in their communities. City & State described Jones as “the Assembly’s Ambassador to Canada,” highlighting his role as Chair of the New York State Assembly’s Task Force on New York-Canada Relations, including his trip to Ottawa and Montreal last year.

“This is a tremendous honor,” said Jones. “Since I joined the Assembly 8 years ago, I have worked diligently to advocate for the North Country and make sure that we are not forgotten in Albany. Being named 56 on City & State’s Upstate Power 100 is a testament to my efforts to represent our region to make sure that we have the resources we need.”

Ashley Walden, President and CEO of the Olympic Regional Development Authority, was also included on the list at number 85. Other notable North Country leaders included on the list in previous years was Garry Douglas, President and CEO of the North Country Chamber of Commerce, and Jim McKenna, former CEO of ROOST. See more at https://www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/2024/10/2024-upstate-power-100/400493/.