Fitzpatrick faces Evans in Irondequoit town supervisor race: What to know
Republican incumbent Rory Fitzpatrick will face Andrae Evans, a Democrat, in the race for Irondequoit town supervisor on Nov. 7.
Fitzpatrick was elected town supervisor in 2021, defeating Joseph Morelle Jr.
In Irondequoit, the town supervisor is elected to a two-year term, with a salary of $95,203, according to town’s adopted 2023 budget.
The Nov. 7 General Election is approaching in Monroe County. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday on Election Day. We will post the election results for Monroe County as they become available.
Meet the candidates: Irondequoit town supervisor
Rory Fitzpatrick
Party: Republican
Age: 48
Previous occupations: Owned Irondequoit’s Cooper Deli and prior to that played professional hockey for 15 years, 10 in the NHL and five for the Rochester Americans. Also started and managed The Rochester Hockey Academy and managed Rochester’s Paul Louis Ice Arena.
Education: Studied business at Cambrian College in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, and hockey management and scouting at Sports Management Worldwide, a sports management training institution based in Portland, Oregon.
Current and previous elected offices held: Irondequoit town supervisor is Fitzpatrick’s first elected office.
Ballot lines: Republican; Conservative
Top priority: “Continue the major steps we have taken over the last two years in the areas of fiscal responsibility, public safety, green initiatives and bi-partisan governance.”
Andrae Evans
Party: Democratic
Age: 62
Previous occupation: Financial advisor. Evans also is a U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel (retired) who served one tour of duty in Operation Iraqi Freedom and three in Operation Enduring Freedom-Afghanistan. Awarded two Bronze Stars.
Education: Studied biology at Nazareth University (formerly Nazareth College), earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Excelsior University and studied at the Institute for Veterans and Military Families, Maxwell School, Syracuse University.
Current and previous elected offices held: Evans has not held elected office.
Ballot lines: Democratic; Working Families
Top priority: “Build safe neighborhoods, promote a robust business environment, develop a fairer tax structure, and design and implement a sustainable town infrastructure.”
Who else is on the ballot for Irondequoit?
Town Justice
Brian P. Green, Democratic; Working Families
Patrick K. Russi, Republican; Conservative
Town Council (2)
John Perticone, Democratic; Republican; Conservative
Grant S. Malone, Democratic
Joshua C. Menelas, Republican; Conservative
What to know about Election Day 2023
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Early voting is available at limited locations between Oct. 28 and Nov. 5. Polls will be open from 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday through Monday, Wednesday and Friday and from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.
You must register to vote by Saturday, Oct. 28.
Visit www.monroecounty.gov/elections for more information.
A previous version of this story included incorrect information about Andrae Evans' college education: He studied biology at Nazareth University (formerly Nazareth College) and earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Excelsior University.
Reporter Marcia Greenwood covers general assignments. Send story tips to mgreenwo@rocheste.gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter @MarciaGreenwood.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Who is running for Irondequoit town supervisor in 2023? What to know
