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Working For Us
Agriculture
Stephanie actively supports Pittsford's family farms as not only an important part of our town's history, but as 21st century businesses. She has actively sought ideas from local farmers, the Monroe County Farm Bureau, and the Monroe County Economic Development office. Stephanie voted to approve rental of Town land to local farmers for continued agricultural use.
Stephanie will continue to raise awareness of Pittsford farms, promote our local farm markets and farm stands, and support right-to-farm policies.
Environmental Sustainability
Stephanie's votes and advocacy have supported 100% renewable energy contracts for municipal buildings, solar panels on the Kings Bend lodges, electric vehicle charging stations, low energy streetlights, and an energy audit of municipal buildings. As liaison to the Environmental Board, she ensured the completion of a Greenhouse Gas Inventory and adoption of a Climate Action Plan for Municipal Operations.
But there is still more to do! Next up will be part two of the Climate Action Plan to support and inspire community reduction of greenhouse gases. We also need to invest in transitioning our Town fleet to electric vehicles and invest in more renewable infrastructure for municipal operations.
Community Engagement
Stephanie has consistently engaged with Pittsford residents through frequent communications, active social media feeds, door-to-door conversations, and at gatherings of community volunteers, neighborhood associations, and civic groups. Stephanie advocated for public comments before Board votes are taken, easier access to documents for Town Board meetings, livestreaming Town Board meetings, an overhaul of the Town website, and online access to information.
Over the next four years, Stephanie will continue to be available to residents, responding and reaching out. She's always ready for conversation over a cup of tea!
Community Access
Stephanie values community where all residents, students and visitors are respected, their experiences valued, and their rights upheld. Being committed to action, Stephanie advocated for ASL interpretation at all Town Board meetings and a Town website that is accessible for people with disabilities, supported Pittsford's designation as an autism-friendly community, and voted for property tax reductions for veterans, people with disabilities, and volunteer firefighters and paramedics.
There is more still to do. Stephanie will continue to support the building of sidewalks and trails that connect our neighborhoods, invest in road design that calms traffic, and advocate for policies that encourage the building of houses that are good for all ages. She will support further investment in the Pittsford Senior Center, Recreation Center, Community Library, Pittsford Youth Services, and the Elderberry Express.
Historic Preservation
Stephanie values Pittsford's history and how it can guide us today. During the two years she served as the liaison to the Design Review and Historic Preservation Board, she actively supported outreach to property owners of historic properties and increased visibility of the Stone Road Historic District. She led the development of a demolition code to protect neighborhoods. In 2020, Stephanie co-chaired the very popular 19th Amendment Centennial celebration.
Over the next four years, Stephanie will strengthen historic preservation by supporting Pittsford's application for Certified Local Government status, expansion of historic districts, and development of a Historic Preservation Plan.
Intergovernmental Affairs
Stephanie has advocated with county and state government on policies that impact Pittsford residents. She has been a vocal and persistent advocate for road safety including securing an intermunicipal agreement with Brighton for a crossing guard at Allen Creek Elementary and advocating to build the missing link of sidewalk to the school. She also advocated on the successful redesign of East Avenue (NY 31F).
Stephanie has been an unwavering voice calling for lowering traffic speeds on Clover Street (NY 66) and Stone Road (County 37), pedestrian safety on Mendon Road (NY 64) and other county and state roads, and a pedestrian-activated flashing sign at S. Main Street and Sunset. We haven't won those fights yet, but she won't give up!
Stephanie meets regularly with elected officials from other municipalities, county, state, and federal government. She will continue to foster bipartisan relationships and be a voice for Pittsford residents with their elected officials at all levels of government.