Saratoga County Sheriff Zurlo To Step Aside After Conclusion of Term

BALLSTON SPA — Saratoga County Sheriff Michael Zurlo announced on Jan. 2 that he will “step aside and allow for new leadership to take the helm” at the conclusion of his term and not seek re-election in 2025. 

Saratoga County Board of Supervisor Chairman Phil Barrett thanked Zurlo for his service during the county’s organizational meeting Jan. 2, after which the sheriff received a standing ovation from supervisors in the room.

“For the past 11 years, I have had the honor and privilege of serving as your Sheriff in Saratoga County. Together, we have made tremendous strides in enhancing public safety and ensuring that our community remains one of the safest in New York State,” Zurlo said, in a statement announcing his decision.  

“It has been an immense privilege to serve as your Sheriff, and I will continue to dedicate myself fully to my duties throughout the remainder of my term,” Zurlo said. “In the coming months, just as I have done since day one, I will work tirelessly to keep Saratoga County a safe place to live, work, and raise a family.”

Zurlo added that he supports Undersheriff Jeff Brown to succeed him as the next Sheriff of Saratoga County. 

Zurlo, (R,C) was most recently re-elected to the four-year term in 2021 by securing more than 38,000 votes and defeating Working Families Party challenger Norman Boyea by a 84-16 margin.  

Zurlo was born and raised in Mechanicville where he began his law-enforcement career with the Mechanicville Police department before transferring to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office, according to the NYS Sheriff’s Association.  Zurlo worked for the Saratoga County Sheriff’s office for more than 30 years as a deputy, sergeant, lieutenant and senior criminal investigator and was elected to serve Saratoga County in 2013.