Order unanimously affirmed without costs.
Memorandum:
Supreme Court properly determined that defendant Ireland was entitled to summary judgment dismissing this defamation action against her. Statements made by an elected official on a matter of public concern in which she has an interest are protected by a conditional or qualified privilege (see, Matter of Gleich v Kissinger,
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