Town Board Info & Member Biographies

Town Board typically meets the first and third Tuesday of the month at 6pm in the lower level meeting room at Town Hall (11 South Main Street). For the current meeting schedule, visit our meetings and events calendar. See below for Town Board member contact information.

Archived Board Minutes

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 members listed below. An email address form link is included in the information for each Town Board member, however if you would like to email the entire Town Board you may do so by clicking here.

The Town Board consists of the following members: 

William A. Smith, Jr., Town Supervisor

Bill Smith was elected to the Pittsford Town Board in 1995. As Councilman he played a central role in the Town’s adoption of its Greenprint plan, which preserved from development two-thirds of the Town’s remaining farmland. Not long after the Greenprint became final, Bill was appointed to a vacancy in the Monroe County Legislature. Bill represented Pittsford and East Rochester in the County Legislature through the end of 2007, when he stepped down due to term limits. He served as the legislature’s Majority Leader for 6 years, from 2001-2007.

Bill became Pittsford Town Justice in March, 2011. In November of 2013 he was elected as Town Supervisor. Since then, Pittsford residents have returned him to office for five additional terms.

A lawyer by profession, Bill practiced law full-time for 29 years before taking office as Town Supervisor. Bill earned his Bachelor’s degree at Yale University and his law degree at the University of Virginia Law School.

Email Bill Smith.

Naveen Havannavar, Town Board Member/Deputy Supervisor

Naveen Havannavar joined the Town Board in January of 2024 following his election in November, 2023. With over two decades of experience as a technology manager, he has a strong background in problem-solving and leading diverse engineering teams, working currently at Paychex and previously at Xerox. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree (BSc) in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing & Systems.

Naveen currently serves as the Community Outreach Liaison at the India Community Center (ICC) of Rochester and as a Community Advisory Board Member at WXXI/Little Theater. He previously served as chair of the ICC, as a council member on the New York State Hate and Bias Prevention Unit, and served on the Board of Directors at Webster Federal Credit Union.

Naveen actively promotes community engagement and outreach. He was honored with the Rochester Business Journal's Forty Under 40 award, which recognized his professional success and commitment to community involvement, and is a Leadership Rochester alumnus.

In his free time, Naveen enjoys acting and has appeared in movies, commercials, and at Kalidas theater. He is also a certified pilot who enjoys flying single-engine airplanes. He lives in Pittsford with his wife Kate and their two children, Neel and Leela, who both attend Park Road Elementary School. His family and community are at the center of his life, and he is committed to being a positive and productive member of both.

Email Naveen Havannavar.

Michael Arcuri, Town Board Member

Michael Arcuri joined the Pittsford Town Board in 2026, following the 2025 election. With more than a decade of experience in medicine and extensive expertise in statistical modeling and data interpretation, he brings a community-centered approach grounded in education, engagement, collaboration, and practical problem-solving. Michael ran for office because he believes local government is where neighbors can truly make a difference in one another’s lives.

As a medical provider, Michael brings a fresh mindset to local government. He values respectful dialogue, data-driven decision-making, and long-term planning that protects Pittsford’s character while preparing for its future. He is especially focused on strengthening communication between residents and town leadership, calming traffic, improving efficiency, and being fiscally responsible.

Originally from Rochester, Michael returned to Pittsford after pursuing his education in North Carolina, where he attended Wake Forest School of Medicine and began his career as a Physician Assistant in orthopedic surgery. He lives in Pittsford with his wife, Marychris, and their two children.

Email Michael Arcuri.

Cathy Koshykar, Town Board Member

Cathy Koshykar joined the board in 2020. She is committed to transparent government and encourages you to contact her via email.

Cathy is an attorney with 20 years experience in commercial and business law (see https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-koshykar-04a1184/). She has an undergraduate degree from SUNY Geneseo and a law degree from the University of Notre Dame. While at Geneseo, she was introduced to the value of public service as an intern in Congresswoman Louise Slaughter's district office.

Cathy lives in Pittsford with her husband, Roman, and their two young kids, Ellis and Laine.

Email Cathy Koshykar.

Cha Ron Sattler-Leblanc, Town Board Member

Cha Ron Sattler-LeBlanc was elected to the Pittsford Town Board in 2025. She brings a professional background in education, organizational leadership, and community engagement, with a focus on clear processes, shared responsibility, and meaningful public participation.

As the daughter of a Korean immigrant and U.S. military veteran, Cha Ron values service, civic responsibility, and care for the places people call home. She believes Pittsford works best when everyone who lives and works here—whether newly arrived or long established—feels this community is theirs to care for.

Cha Ron serves as director of a university learning center, where her work centers on helping people navigate complex systems and participate more fully. She brings that educator’s mindset to local government by prioritizing transparency and making town decision-making easier to understand and engage with.

Cha Ron lives in Pittsford with her husband, Alain, and their son, Adam; her older son, Sam, lives nearby. Her family practices everyday stewardship, including maintaining an organic yard, composting, and choosing train travel as a humane way to move through the world. She brings those same values to balancing preservation, sustainability, and thoughtful growth in Pittsford.

Email Cha Ron Sattler-Leblanc .