Christopher P. Farber was elected Herkimer County Sheriff in 2003. Chris won a five way primary race and then an overwhelming victory in a three way general election. Before becoming Sheriff, Chris successfully operated his own business for 24 years and served as Little Falls Town Justice for over 20 years presiding over hundreds of cases.
Chris has been and still is a member of the Herkimer County Magistrates Association and has served as its President, Vice President and Secretary. He is also still a member of the New York State Magistrates Association and a current member of the New York State Sheriffs’ Association, the Herkimer County ATI Advisory Board, Chairman of the County Highway Traffic Safety Committee, and a member of many other advisory committees.
Chris has also been involved with many community organizations involving youth and is a member of Rotary and Civic Clubs. He resides in Little Falls with his wife Kathleen and has two children, Michael and Melissa who are currently attending college. Herkimer County has a population of 64,427 and an area of 1,458 square miles.