Town Board Info & Member Biographies

 

Welcome to the Town Board

The Town of Canandaigua is dedicated to serving its residents through a well-organized local government structure. Our local government is led by a Town Board, which includes the Town Supervisor and four Council members, all elected at large by the town’s qualified voters.

Town Board Overview:

  • Town Supervisor: The Town Supervisor serves as the administrative head of the town government, overseeing meetings and guiding the Town Board's activities. The Supervisor may also appoint committees to assist with various duties.

  • Council Members: Four elected Council members work alongside the Supervisor to manage town affairs and address community needs.

Board Operations:

  • Quorum: A majority of Board members must be present to conduct official business. All votes are recorded in the official meeting minutes.

  • Decision-Making: An affirmative vote from a majority of all Town Board members is required to adopt any actions, motions, or legislation.

Responsibilities:

The Town Board is responsible for:

  • Appointing necessary officers, commissions, boards, and other personnel.
  • Adopting ordinances and local laws to ensure public health, safety, and welfare, including setting penalties for enforcement.
  • Formulating and implementing overall town policies.

We invite you to learn more about how we work to improve and maintain the quality of life in Canandaigua. Your engagement and feedback are always valued.

Member Biographies

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David Sauter is a 40 year resident of the Town of Canandaigua and is married to retired pediatrician Margaret Hollister.  He has two children, Charlie, an Army veteran and a graduate of West Point and Duke University and Jeannie, a special education teacher in the Canandaigua Schools. Both children are married and David and Margaret have 5 grandchildren. David lives on a farm and has horses, chickens, goats and a miniature mule.  He is retired and enjoys going to the Adirondack Mountains, making maple syrup, keeping bees, going to family events and doing chores on the farm.  He also enjoys working as a member of the Canandaigua Town Board.

OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm

Mailing Address:
5440 Route 5 & 20 West
Canandaigua, NY 14424

DEPARTMENT CONTACTS

Don  Cotter

Town Supervisor

 (585)394-1120
 Email Don  Cotter

John Casey

Deputy Town Supervisor


 Email John Casey

David Sauter

Town Board Member


 Email David Sauter

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