Schenectady Democrats endorse Savage for County Legislature, primary likely; Frisoni endorsed in Dist. 3 | The Daily Gazette SECTIONS The executive committee of the Schenectady County Democrats has endorsed Brendan Savage over two other contenders for an open seat on the County Legislature. Savage, a 21-year-old Siena College student who has been politically active, won the committee endorsement over Omar Sterling McGill and Dharam “Junior” Hitlall for the seat representing the city being given up by Legislator Peggy King, who did not seek re-election. “Brendan Savage gave a very good presentation. He seemed to grasp the issues and understand the issues we are facing,” said county Democratic Chairman Joe Landry.