“Since I was elected in 2020, Minority Leader Will Barclay has been a steady mentor and an effective leader for me and so many others in our Conference,” said Brown. “From day one, he took the time to listen, to guide and to make sure new members had the support they needed to serve their communities well.”

“Leader Barclay never lost sight of the people we represent, especially those in small towns and rural communities that are too often overlooked,” Brown continued. “Through his leadership, he helped secure critical funding and support for communities in Suffolk county and across New York, ensuring they had a real voice in Albany.”

“His principled leadership, professionalism and commitment to affordability and public safety set a standard that will endure,” Brown concluded. “I am deeply grateful for his guidance and friendship, and I wish him and his family nothing but the best in the next chapter.”