Town Board

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Local governments exist for the purpose of providing services and public facilities to the people who live within their jurisdiction. The Town of Pittsford is governed by a Town Board, comprised of four Council members and a Supervisor, all of whom are elected at large by the qualified voters of the town.

The Town Supervisor, who is the administrative head of town government, presides at the meetings of the Town Board and may, from time to time, appoint one or more committees consisting of members of the Board to aid and assist the Board in the performance of its duties. A majority of the Board members must be present in order to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and the vote of each Board member upon every question is recorded in the official minutes of the meetings. An affirmative vote of a majority of all members of the Town Board is required for the adoption of any action, motion or legislation.

The Town Board's responsibilities include the power to appoint officers, commissions, boards and other personnel necessary to administer the town's affairs; to adopt ordinances and local laws affecting the public health, safety and welfare and to provide penalties for the enforcement of the town; and to formulate overall policy.

The Town Board consists of the following members: 

William A. Carpenter, Supervisor

Bill has served the Pittsford community for over 30 years. As Supervisor since 1994, he has completed a number of important initiatives; the "Greenprint for Pittsford's Future", re-opening of the Mitchell Road Bridge, the closing of Monoco Oil and the completion of our new Pittsford Community Library, to name a few. 

Most recently, Bill, together with other municipal leaders, spearheaded the formation of a regional Health Care Consortium, leading to significant cost savings for the participating municipalities. He is committed to making town government run in a business-like manner and one that is open and accessible to all residents.

In an age when many communities are struggling with municipal finances, the Town has held the line on tax increases for 8 years in a row. At the same time, the Town has one of the highest Moody ratings in New York State due to its conservative budgeting practices as well as long-range budgeting techniques.

Sandra F. Zutes, Deputy Supervisor

Sandy has been on the Town Council since 1994. Previous to that, Sandy served the Town in a volunteer capacity on the Zoning Board, Planning Board and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. As Deputy Supervisor, Sandy serves as a liaison on several of the Town’s volunteer boards, is a member of the Town, School, Village Leadership Team and recently chaired the Pittsford. Keeping It Green committee, which developed and presented recommendations to the Town Board toward community efforts to “go green”. As Deputy Supervisor, Sandy is responsible for town operations in the Supervisor’s absence.

Sandy believes that it is important to maintain an open dialogue for residents to voice concerns and make suggestions. You may email her by clicking here.

Karen W. Green, Town Council

Karen has been on the Town Council since March of 1999. She is a life-long resident of Pittsford and graduate of Pittsford Mendon High School. Karen has worked with the Group Home Advisory Committee to make this a more effective and efficient group.

Karen works for the West Group serving as a Senior Electronic Production Manager. She lives at 15 Winchester Drive with her husband Michael and daughters Meghan and Victoria. You may email her by clicking here.

Jared C. Lusk, Town Council

Jared was appointed to Town Council on May 19, 2009. Jared formerly served the Town of Pittsford as Town Attorney for 4½ years.

Jared works for Nixon Peabody in the firm's real estate department. He is also a member of the Pittsford Fire Department; he served as Chief from 2007 to 2008. He is a life-long resident and the eighth generation of his family to live in Pittsford.

Jared is married to his wife, Lori.  They have a daughter Riley Jane and a son Nolan. You may email him by clicking here.

Matthew J. O'Connor, Town Council

Matt joined the Town Council in January of 2012. A member of the Rotary Club of Pittsford, Matt also serves as the Steering Committee Chair of an Eastside Habitat for Humanity Coalition. He is a mechanical engineer and director at ITT Exelis Geospatial Systems.

Matt and his wife Patty have been residents of Pittsford for 18 years and live on Briar Patch Road. Their daughters, Alyssa and Danielle, are graduates of Pittsford Sutherland High School. You may email him by clicking here.