Four vie for two trustee seats in East Rochester. What to know
Democrats Mark D. McDermott and Chad M. Woodworth and Republicans Wendy E. McDermott and Deborah E. Herb are vying for two, four-year terms on the East Rochester Town/Village Board. Each of the four candidates are aiming to be elected to his or her first term.
The annual salary for a trustee is $7,498 (for the fiscal year that started June 1, 2023 and ends May 31, 2024)
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 for East Rochester Town/Village Board
Mark D. McDermott
Party: Democratic
Age: 68
Occupation: Owner of Archigraphia, artist and designer
Education: Bachelor's degree in studio arts from Nazareth College (now Nazareth University)
Current and previous elected offices held: none
Chad M. Woodworth
Party: Democratic, Working Families
Age: 36
Occupation: ICU physician assistant at Highland Hospital and F.F. Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua
Education: Degrees from D'Youville College in Buffalo, American University in Washington D.C.
Current and previous elected offices held: None
Wendy E. McDermott
Party: Republican, Conservative party lines
Age: 54
Occupation: Legal Assistant at Fitzsimmons Nunn & Plukas LLP., with focus on document administration, trust bank account management and communications
Education: Degree in hospitality and tourism management from Assiniboine Community College in Brandon, Manitoba Canada
Current and previous elected offices held: first-time candidate
Deborah E. Herb
Party: Republican, Conservative
Age: 61
Occupation: Former woman-owned small business owner, currently serving as Senior Business Development Account Executive.
Education: Bachelor's degree in political science and economics and a Masters degree in management
Current and previous elected offices held: first-time candidate
Who else is on the ballot in East Rochester?
Mayor John Alfieri is running uncontested for mayor. He was first elected to the post in 2019 and is vying for his second four-year term. He is running on the Republican and Conservative party lines.
The mayor's annual salary is $14,046.
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 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday.
You must register to vote by Saturday, Oct. 28.
Visit www.monroecounty.gov/elections for more information.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Who is running for East Rochester board in 2023? What to know
