Town of Wellsville Seeks Candidates for open seat that expires December 31, 2027
From the Town of Wellsville,
The Town of Wellsville is seeking qualified and dedicated candidates to fill a vacant seat on the Town Board.
About the Position
The Town Board is a five-member board comprising the Town Supervisor Patty Graves, Deputy Town Supervisor Greg Day and Town Councilpersons Justine Dodaro and Nic Gunning. There is currently a vacancy for one Town Board seat with a term expiring December 31, 2027.
The town board is the legislative body that governs the town, creates policies, and enacts laws that support the wellbeing of town residents. The town board is also responsible for administering the town’s budget and finances. As a body, the board adopts and amends local laws that regulate the town; formulates policies; adopts the annual budget and sets the tax levy; appoints officials, members of boards and commissions and hires employees; and adopts and amends land use regulations. Board work requires reading and processing legal and technical documents, reviewing finances and numbers, interacting with the public, crafting solutions, and making decisions democratically. This is an exciting opportunity for residents to directly contribute to the future of their community through leadership and decision-making.
The open seat may be filled by appointment by the Town Board for the portion of the term in 2026, with the selected individual serving from the time of the appointment through December 31st, 2027. The seat will be on the ballot again in November of 2027.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the open seat, candidates must
- Be a resident of the Town/Village of Wellsville.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Be a registered voter.
- Not have any felony convictions.
- Demonstrate a commitment to public service and community engagement.
- Be available to attend regularly scheduled meetings in person at 6pm on the second Wednesday of each month, as well as other meetings that may be scheduled as needed.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit a letter of interest (one to two pages) and an optional résumé detailing their qualifications and vision for serving the Town of Wellsville. Applications should be submitted with the Subject Line “Candidate for Town Board” no later than October 9th, 2026 at 4:00 pm to the Town Clerk:
Town of Wellsville Clerk Danielle Osgood
2600 Tarantine Blvd.
Wellsville, NY 14895
Email: clerk@wellsvilletown.gov
Selection Process
The Town Board will review applications and may conduct interviews with shortlisted candidates in October. All interviews as well as a potential appointment will be conducted during public Town Board meetings to ensure transparency in the selection process.
Why Serve on the Town Board?
Serving on the Town Board is a rewarding way to make a difference in your community. Board members play a crucial role in shaping policies, fostering economic growth, and improving the quality of life for all residents.
For more information about the open seat or the application process, please contact the Supervisor’s Office at 585-593-1780 Ext. 3 or PGraves@Wellsvilletown.gov.
We encourage all eligible residents to consider this unique opportunity to serve and contribute to the betterment of our town.
