FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 15th, 2025
Town of Rochester Seeks Candidates for Open Town Board Seat
Accord, NY – The Town of Rochester is seeking qualified and dedicated candidates to fill a vacant seat on the Town Board.
About the Position
The Town Board is a five-member board comprised of the Town Supervisor and (4) Town Councilpersons. There is currently a vacancy for the Town Council seat with a term expiring December 31, 2027.
The town board is the legislative body that governs the town, creates policies, and enacts laws. The town board is also responsible for administering the town’s budget and finances. As a body, the board adopts and amends local laws that regulate the town; formulates policies; adopts the annual budget and sets the tax levy; appoints officials, members of boards and commissions and hires employees; and adopts and amends zoning and land use regulations. Board work requires reading and processing legal and technical documents, reviewing finances and numbers, interacting with the public, crafting solutions, and making decisions democratically. This is an exciting opportunity for residents to directly contribute to the future of their community through leadership and decision-making.
The open seat will be filled by appointment by the Town Board for the portion of the term in 2025, with the selected individual serving from the time of the appointment through December 31st, 2025. The remainder of the term expires December 31, 2027 and will be filled by the individual elected in November to fill the remainder of the unexpired term.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the open seat, candidates must
• Be a resident of the Town of Rochester.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be a registered voter.
• Not have any felony convictions.
• Demonstrate a commitment to public service and community engagement.
• Be available to attend regularly scheduled meetings in person on the second and fourth Thursday of each month, as well as other meetings that may be scheduled as needed.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit a letter of interest (one to two pages) and an optional résumé detailing their qualifications and vision for serving the Town of Rochester. Applications should be submitted with the Subject Line “Candidate for Town Board” no later than February 10th, 2025 at 3:00 pm to the Town Clerk:
Town of Rochester Clerk Kate Gundberg
50 Scenic Road
Accord, NY 12404
Email: kgundberg@townofrochester.ny.gov
Selection Process
The Town Board will review applications and conduct interviews with shortlisted candidates in February. All interviews as well as the appointment will be conducted during public Town Board meetings to ensure transparency in the selection process.
Why Serve on the Town Board?
Serving on the Town Board is a rewarding way to make a difference in your community. Board members play a crucial role in shaping policies, fostering economic growth, and improving the quality of life for all residents.
For more information about the open seat or the application process, please contact the Supervisor’s Office at 845-626-3043 Option 3 or eenouen@townofrochester.ny.gov.
We encourage all eligible residents to consider this unique opportunity to serve and contribute to the betterment of our town.
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Media Contact:
Erin Enouen
Supervisor
Town of Rochester
Phone: 845-626-3043 Option 3
Email: Eenouen@townofrochester.ny.gov