Ag commissioner will speak at Chamber’s legislative luncheon
Richard A. Ball
LYNDONVILLE – The Orleans County Chamber of Commerce is excited for the Legislative Luncheon on Friday. The Chamber received confirmation that one of the presenters will be Richard Ball, the state’s agriculture commissioner the past decade.
Ball will give an overview of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s $233 billion executive budget and also will take questions from the crowd about the budget and the state’s agriculture industry.
The speakers also will include county and state legislators. They are expected to give an overview of local projects and legislation that may have an impact on the community.
The luncheon is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the White Birch Golf Course. Tickets are $27 for members, and $32 for non-members. The Chamber will accept RSVPs up to Wednesday. For more information email director@orleanschamber.com or call (585) 301-8464.
People can also submit questions a Google document (click here). The questions are all anonymous, said Darlene Hartway, the Chamber director.
