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:

Jared Simpson, Town Supervisor

Jared Simpson was born and raised in Canandaigua, and is a 1989 graduate of Canandaigua Academy. In 1995, he and his wife Kellie decided that the Town of Canandaigua was where they wanted to stay and raise their family.  Their oldest two children are Canandaigua graduates, and their youngest two are an active part of Canandaigua schools.  Jared completed his undergraduate work at Brigham Young University and at SUNY Geneseo, receiving a Bachelor of History from Geneseo.  He earned his Master’s in Education from The University of New England.  Jared has been employed as a Social Studies teacher in the Canandaigua City School District since 1999.  He is an active member of his church, spent two years as a volunteer missionary in Milan, Italy, has spent many seasons as a football and girl’s lacrosse coach, and has served in various capacities for BSA Troop 53.  Jared was first elected to the Town Board in 2019 and elected Supervisor in 2021.  

Adeline Rudolph, Deputy Town Supervisor

Adeline Cook Rudolph has lived in Canandaigua with her family since 1982. A 1991 CA grad, Adeline earned her BA degree in Government and German from Hamilton College. 

She spent several years working for Congressman Bill Paxon, Assemblyman Craig Doran and Senator Pam Helming before deciding to run for office herself. After 15 years volunteering with the Town's Parks/Trails committee, Complete Streets Committee and Economic Development committee, she was elected to Town Board November 2021. Protecting the lake, providing excellent parks and sidewalks, keeping taxes low and retaining helpful, high-quality Town employees are vital to Adeline. 

When not working for the Town, she can be found working for Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan or hiking with her husband, Kurt, and her college-aged children.

John Casey, Board Member

Terry Fennelly, Board Member

Terry Fennelly was first elected to the Town Board in 2009 and has served since January of 2010.  Terry previously served on the Town Planning Board for several years and as Chairman from 2005-2007.

During his time on the Town Board, he has also chaired the Planning and Public Works Committee.  In this capacity, he played a central role in guiding the Town's desgin and construction of the Highway Garage and the recently upgraded Canandaiuga Consolidated Water Distrcit's pump station and water storage tanks.  He has also served on various Town Board Committees including the Ordinance and Finance Committees.  He also served as the Deputy Town Supervisor during 2023. 

Terry, originally from Hornell, NY, graduated from the College of Ceramics at Alfred University with a BS degree, followed by an MS degree in Ceramic Engineering.  He was commissioned an officer in the US Army and served in a reserve capacity.  He spent 30+ years in engineering and production management positions in the electronic component and electronic materials industries.  

Terry and his wife, Mary Ann, hav lived in the Town since 1984.  They have three grown children and four grandchildren and thoroughly live and enjoy living in the Town of Canandaigua and visiting all of the many features of this Chosen Spot.  

David Sauter, Board Member

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.