Rensselaer County Exec Kathy Jimino Stepping Down After Current Term

Republican Rensselaer County Executive Kathy Jimino, who has been in office since 2001, announced on Thursday that she would not seek another term. She tells WAMC's Ian Pickus that although she believes she would have won another term, she plans to spend more time volunteering and downsizing her house. Jimino says she will stay in Rensselaer County after her term expires, and added that she backs Deputy County Executive Chris Meyer to succeed her. Jimino also explained why she thinks the Faso-Collins amendment in the American Health Care Act is a good idea.