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Ex-Commissioner Jason Golub and Deputy Commissioner Joe O’Neill Charged With Official Misconduct

Written by John Kaufmann on . Posted in Saratoga Springs Politics.

Today, November 7, 2024, the Saratoga Springs Office of Public Safety issued a press release stating that on November 1, 2024, the Saratoga Springs Police Department issued appearance tickets to former Public Works Commissioner Jason Golub and Public Works Deputy Joe O’Neill to appear in City Court on November 21, 2024.

The press release states that the two men have been charged with “Official Misconduct” under NYS Penal Law 195(1), a Class A misdemeanor.

The charges arose from the alleged use of city employees to work on private residences, in Golub’s case, his home. An earlier blog post documented the facts of this case.

Class A Misdemeanor

In New York, a Class A misdemeanor is the most serious type of misdemeanor charge. A conviction for a Class A misdemeanor can result in:

  • A fine
  • Community service
  • Up to one year in jail
  • Probation
  • Driver’s license suspension
  • State surcharges
  • An order of protection 

Some examples of Class A misdemeanors include:

  • Assault in the third degree
  • Petit larceny
  • Theft of services
  • Unauthorized use of a computer
  • Forcible touching
  • Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 7th degree
  • Resisting arrest 

Misdemeanors are less serious than felonies, but a conviction can still have consequences. For example, a misdemeanor conviction can make it difficult to get certain jobs or attend college. 

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