Our Progress. Our Priorities. Our Future.
When Joe first ran for Town Supervisor, he asked Mendon residents for the opportunity to make the town government more accountable, responsible and forward-looking.
Joe inherited a dozen unfinished projects and many inefficiencies. After a year in office, we can point to real progress, from saving tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars and modernizing town operations, to moving important infrastructure projects forward and strengthening emergency preparedness.
Learn below about what we've accomplished, what we're working on, and what's next!
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Advocated for Mendon's interests during Urgent Care negotiations. Negotiating a mutually agreeable outcome in the Village’s urgent care project, including preserving the character of the Mendon Public Library and enhancing pedestrian safety while enabling the creation of a much-needed healthcare service.
Advanced the Mile Square Road sidewalk project, connecting the Lehigh Valley Trail to route 251.
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Using data, resident, & business input and careful planning when evaluating development and infrastructure decisions.
Balancing responsible growth with the open space, character and community feel that make Mendon special.
Welcoming and supporting new businesses in the Hamlet of Mendon. Finding ways to make it easier for businesses to start up and utilize existing vacant spaces in Mendon.
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Continue protecting Mendon's character while making thoughtful investments that allow our community to grow responsibly.
1. Protect Mendon’s Character
2. Responsible Government & Fiscal Stewardship
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Kept Stoney Lonesome Road open after eight months of monitoring showed zero accidents following visibility improvements, avoiding approximately $120,000 in planned costs.
Replaced the Mendon Town's payroll provider, producing projected recurring savings of approximately $40,000 annually.
Negotiated a retaining-wall solution that saving approximately $37,000 while protecting town sidewalk infrastructure.
Management of planned town expenses to strengthen financial practices, taking a longer-term approach to budgeting, reserves and cost-cutting to save taxpayer dollars.
Reorganized Mendon Town Administration around clearer executive responsibility and collaborative decision-making.
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Meeting the challenge of creating a responsible budget during high inflationary times.
Modernizing Mendon Town policies covering procurement, employees, facilities, records, emergency planning and financial controls.
Making changes to the published budget presentation and appearance to improve transparency.
Attended Emergency Management trainings to improve and update the Mendon Town's Emergency Management Plan.
Rewriting of the town’s employee handbook.
Working with the Mendon Town Board to update the Mendon Town Policy and Procedure Manual.
Working with our highway department to develop a seven-year highway equipment-replacement forecast.
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Keep looking for ways to make Mendon Town Government more efficient, transparent and financially responsible while protecting the services residents rely on.
3. Stronger Infrastructure & Emergency Preparedness
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Strengthening Mendon's emergency plan based on local risks including flooding, major roads and large public spaces.
Improved air quality in the town hall building.
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Long-term infrastructure and capital replacement planning including the development of and working with our Climate Smart Committee to implement energy efficiencies.
Emergency coordination with State, County & Town Departments, as well as first responders.
Continued evaluation of Mendon's emergency preparedness.
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Restoration of the Community Center entrances, stairway and railing.
Continue investing responsibly in roads, sidewalks and town infrastructure while making sure Mendon is prepared when emergencies happen.
4. Support Children, Families, Seniors & Local Businesses
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Turned a resident request into Seniors Stretch, a free exercise program for Mendon residents age 55 and older.
Proven strong support of the Mendon Public Library.
Have built relationships with new local businesses, community organizations and residents.
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Working with the Honeoye Falls Travel Soccer Club and our Mendon Highway Department to expand our Semmel Road soccer fields from 2 to 4 to accommodate the growing need for more fields, encouraging health and all the benefits of participating in sports for our children & families.
Supporting local businesses and responsible economic development that strengthens Mendon's local economy.
Expanding programs and partnerships for families and seniors that enhance quality of life and community connection.
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Build a Mendon where local businesses can thrive and residents of every generation have opportunities to connect, participate and enjoy the community they call home.
Expanding communication & opportunities for residents to be heard by Mendon Town government.
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Listened to residents and stakeholders to improve our work for the people.
Strengthened relationships with our Mendon Fire Department. Joe is very proud of this organization and they have his full support!
Our team continues to work closely with Honeoye Falls–Mendon Ambulance and the Village to provide residents with exceptional emergency services at a reasonable cost. We are proud to support the dedicated volunteers who give their time and expertise to keep our community safe.
Built relationships with local law enforcement to improve traffic safety throughout Mendon.
Met with victims of flooding, gathered data and applied for grants to study flooding issues in Mendon.
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Identifying state, county, and regional resources while developing strategic partnerships to bring expertise and potential funding to local projects, such infrastructure, flooding, records, energy, recreation and other town needs.
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Update Mendon’s Comprehensive Plan with a clear, actionable roadmap for the community’s future.
5. Plan for Mendon’s Future
The Work Continues.
A year in office has given Joe the opportunity to turn priorities into progress. There is more to do.
Joe is committed to building on that progress, protecting Mendon's character, making Town government more efficient, strengthening infrastructure and emergency preparedness, supporting residents and businesses, and planning responsibly for the future.
