John Zurlo passed away in December at 86 years old, having worked as Clinton County Clerk for an impressive 34 years. Officials said they were naming a government center after him in honor of his legacy,

Participants at the rededication of the Clinton County Government Center were met with a crowd of people that frequently interrupted the proceedings to protest Congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s participa

The renaming of the Clinton County Government Center in honor of late longtime clerk John Zurlo was overshadowed by dozens of protestors who came out to jeer Congresswoman Elise Stefanik at the ceremony Monday.

Video shared by WPTZ shows Stefanik made a rare public appearance in Upstate New York on Monday for a ceremony to honor the late John Zurlo. According to the TV station, protesters made up more than half of the crowd, loudly booing the Republican congresswoman both times she attempted to speak at the Clinton County Government Center in Plattsburgh.

While attempting to speak at an event honoring late county clerk John Zurlo, Stefanik was met with jeers, chants, boos and signs telling her to “go home” and calling her a “bully.”

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) was met with protesters at an event meant to honor late Clinton County Clerk John Zurlo.

Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) was met by a chorus of boos and jeers from protesters. NBC 5 reported that Stefanik, a fervent ally of President Donald Trump, attended the renaming event at the Clinton County Government Center on Monday morning,