Assemblyman Chris Tague Named “Best of the Best” Public Official in Greene County
Former dairy farmer and current Ranking Minority Member on the Assembly Agriculture Committee, Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie), has built a reputation as a hands-on legislator.
Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) has been named the 2026 “Best of the Best” People’s Choice Award winner for Public Official in Greene County, an honor presented by The Daily Mail and voted on by local residents.
The award recognizes public officials, community leaders and distinguished citizens who demonstrate exceptional service and commitment to their communities. Voters praised Tague for his dedication to constituents, willingness to work across party lines and consistent presence in Greene County.
Since taking office, Tague has maintained a strong focus on rural economic development, agriculture and local infrastructure needs. Over the past year, Tague has:
- Helped secure over $1 million in library construction and renovation funding across the 102nd district
- Hosted his 7th Annual Farm Tour in partnership with Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The three-day event brought together legislators and agricultural advocates to explore the state’s farming industry through tours of research facilities, lectures and breakout sessions
- Led the push for putting Whole Milk back in public schools, sponsoring legislation in the Assembly (A.2321), which was passed on the national level this year (Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, S.222) by Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump
- Maintains an active presence in the district, regularly meeting with local leaders, farmers and small business owners to address on-the-ground concerns
Tague, a former dairy farmer and current Ranking Minority Member on the Assembly Agriculture Committee, has built a reputation as a hands-on legislator who prioritizes accessibility and constituent service.
“This one means a lot because it comes straight from the people of Greene County. I don’t do this job sitting behind a desk in Albany. I’m out in the communities, talking to folks, hearing what’s working and what’s not. Whether it’s fighting for our farmers, cutting through red tape or working with anyone to get results, that’s what I was sent here to do. I’m grateful for the support, and I’m going to keep showing up and getting the job done.”