2009 Sample Ballot now available.

Download our sample ballot (pdf 164KB) for the 2009 Town of Canandaigua election for easy reference at the polls.

ARE YOU READY FOR A CHANGE IN 2009?

Committee endorses candidates for town offices

Are you tired of town government making headlines for the latest crazy thing they do? Are you tired of issues being discussed behind closed doors? It is time for a change! The Town of Canandaigua Democratic Committee has endorsed a slate of candidates that will make a difference. Reid Hankin is our candidate for Town Supervisor, Tom Knapp and Kevin Reynolds are the candidates for Town Board, and Jim Fletcher is the candidate for Highway and Water Superintendent.

You can help make a change for the better in 2009, GET INVOLVED!

BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE OF THE TOWN OF CANANDAIGUA WHILE HONORING THE PAST

The Town of Canandaigua Democratic Committee is committed to protecting and enhancing the quality of life in our town. This starts with protecting Canandaigua Lake. The lake is our most important natural asset. It is the foundation of our community's history and future. Besides its natural beauty, the lake is the drinking water reservoir for over 60,000 people and the recreational destination for the region's tourism industry. It must be preserved for future generations.

As we face the increased pressure for future development within the town, we need to ensure that we do not destroy the unique qualities that make this a great place to live. We have a guide in place, called the Town of Canandaigua Comprehensive Plan, that provides a blueprint for the development and preservation of our town. We need Town Board members to honor and improve this plan, not gut it to suit developers. Short-term economics should not outweigh long-term vision.

We must protect the quality of Canandaigua Lake. We need to create more open space and park land. We need to create walking and biking paths that are accessible to town residents.

We need to explore new ways to lower taxes such as partnering with surrounding municipalities to provide lower costing and more efficient delivery of essential services.