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Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks announced today that she will not seek the congressional seat left vacant by Eric Mass's resignation.
"While it would have been a distinct honor to represent the hardworking residents of New York’s 29th Congressional District, after thoughtful deliberation with my family, friends and community leaders I have decided not to seek a seat in Congress at this time," Brooks said in a prepared statement.
Her announcement leaves a clear Republican candidate in Corning Mayor Tom Reed, who announced his campaign last year.
Massa resigned on Monday, giving as his reasons a health scare, a pending ethics investigation and Democratic party leaders' unhappiness with his opposition to the current health care reform bill.
Following Massa's resignation, Brooks said she was "seriously considering a run." In her statement Friday, she said there was still work to be done in Monroe County.
"When I was first elected Monroe County Executive over six years ago, I pledged to always act in the best interests of local taxpayers," she said. "I’ve used that pledge as the basis for every decision made during my tenure, whether in governing or politics."
Massa's resignation left Democrats scrambling to come up with a candidate. Several potential flag-bearers have emerged. Monroe County Democratic Committee Chairman Joe Morelle said those who have said they would consider running include Assemblyman David Koon, who represents the 135th Assembly district; Brighton Town Supervisor Sandy Frankel; Pittsford businessman David Nachbar, who ran against state Sen. Jim Alesi, R-Perinton in 2008; and Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton, whose 125th district includes the Ithaca area.
Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks announced today that she will not seek the congressional seat left vacant by Eric Mass's resignation.
"While it would have been a distinct honor to represent the hardworking residents of New York’s 29th Congressional District, after thoughtful deliberation with my family, friends and community leaders I have decided not to seek a seat in Congress at this time," Brooks said in a prepared statement.
Her announcement leaves a clear Republican candidate in Corning Mayor Tom Reed, who announced his campaign last year.
Massa resigned on Monday, giving as his reasons a health scare, a pending ethics investigation and Democratic party leaders' unhappiness with his opposition to the current health care reform bill.
Following Massa's resignation, Brooks said she was "seriously considering a run." In her statement Friday, she said there was still work to be done in Monroe County.
"When I was first elected Monroe County Executive over six years ago, I pledged to always act in the best interests of local taxpayers," she said. "I’ve used that pledge as the basis for every decision made during my tenure, whether in governing or politics."
Massa's resignation left Democrats scrambling to come up with a candidate. Several potential flag-bearers have emerged. Monroe County Democratic Committee Chairman Joe Morelle said those who have said they would consider running include Assemblyman David Koon, who represents the 135th Assembly district; Brighton Town Supervisor Sandy Frankel; Pittsford businessman David Nachbar, who ran against state Sen. Jim Alesi, R-Perinton in 2008; and Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton, whose 125th district includes the Ithaca area.
