BY JEFF CHUDZINSKINorth Country This Week

CANTON -- The St. Lawrence County Legislature will hold a special meeting on Oct. 19 beginning at 5:10 p.m. to appoint a replacement for Legislator John Gennett. 

Gennett, who recently resigned the position representing District 13, is taking a job out of state. 

First elected to the legislature in 2022, Gennett was finishing the fourth year of his term. 

He opted to not seek reelection this year, clearing the way for Republican Terry Goodrich and Democrat Setcher Krywanczyk to seek the seat. 

Though he was a newcomer to the board at the time, Gennett was a vocal advocate for infrastructure expansion and redevelopment throughout the county. 

Leaning on his engineering background from his time in the Marine Corps, Gennett also brought a pragmatic approach to county affairs as it relates to solar projects, data centers and expansion of the power grid with the Smart Path Connect Project. 

Though legislators have yet to announce a replacement, Goodrich remains a likely candidate as he is currently seeking election for the seat. 

Legislators took similar action this summer with the resignation of Ben Hull, who resigned his position to join the Air Force and enter JAG. 

Legislators appointed Republican Allan Robinson in May to replace Hull in District 8. 

Robinson is currently seeking election against Democrat Paula Sturge.