Authorities are investigating after reporting that Ontario County Clerk Matthew Hoose died suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday. The county says it will have no further comment at this time, but extends its thoughts and prayers to his family.
Police say the cause of death is under investigation, but does not appear suspicious.
Hoose died four days after the Ontario County Board of Supervisors voted “no confidence” in his handling of the clerk’s office, saying he had fallen behind in making required county payments to the state, and did not show up at meetings scheduled to discuss the issue.