Campaign 2007
Democrats for Geneseo’s Future
This November Geneseo voters will elect a Supervisor and two members of the Town Council. The Geneseo Democratic Committee would like you to meet and find out more about our candidates for these important offices: Bob Wilcox (Supervisor), Sally Wadsworth Wood (Town Council), and John Zmich (Town Council). They offer informed, responsive, and cooperative leadership for Geneseo.
We’re convinced that they offer a vision for Geneseo’s Future that best reflects where Geneseo needs to go to both preserve those things that have made Geneseo so special in the past and to allow our town to grow and thrive in the future.
Just like the majestic oaks that surround us in this beautiful valley, Geneseo is strong, enduring, and growing. But like the oaks, Geneseo needs preservation to maintain its current good health. And our candidates understand that smart growth is the best way to preserve our vibrant community.
There are important issues that face Geneseo in 2007. Click on each of the following to learn more.
Please click on each candidate’s name above or scroll down to find out more about his or her experience and positions.
Bob Wilcox for Town Supervisor
Biographical Highlights
- Thirty year resident of Geneseo
- Husband of Sandy Wilcox, Geneseo High School English teacher, and father of sons Curtis and Scott
- Currently Village Trustee and Deputy Mayor
- Active Town and County Democrat – former Town Chair
- Town-Village Tourism Chair instrumental in developing the tourism brochure, village website, Route 20A signage, town-village college orientations for new SUNY Geneseo students, and Art Stroll Co-Chair
- Village Liaison to the Police and Fire Departments
- Co-Negotiator of two union contracts
- B.A. and M.B.A.
- Twenty-eight years large and small business experience
- Geneseo Central School substitute teacher
- Thirty year active member of St. Michael’s Church
Campaign Positions
- Immediately establish a satellite Supervisor’s office in the Main Street building as one of first acts
- Strive for open and transparent town government
- Bring professional and executive management experience to bear in leading town government
- Recognize that town/village cooperation is a requirement for Geneseo’s future success
- Take a “big picture” view of issues that affect Geneseo in the county, region, and state
- Ably and aggressively represent Geneseo’s needs and positions within the Livingston County government
Sally Wadsworth Wood for Town Council
Biographical Highlights
- Born and raised in Geneseo
- Widow, mother of sons Eric and Jeremy
- Worked for American Friends Service Committee (Quakers) for many years in New York, Singapore and Geneva, Switzerland
- Was head of the PTA in children’s school in Philadelphia
- After many years, moved back to Geneseo after husband died
- Was on the Board of APOG, the Association for the Preservation of Geneseo.
- Currently on the Boards of the Genesee Valley Conservancy and the Geneseo Community Players
- Served on the Geneseo Democratic Committee for 5 years
Campaign Positions
- Make the town government more open
- Put new town plan in place so that future development will be well thought out
- Open a better and more constructive dialog between the town and village
- Preserve agriculture and our agricultural lands
- Maintain the village’s National Historic Landmark status
- Keep Main Street vibrant for businesses, residents, college students, and visitors
John Zmich for Town Council
Biographical Highlights
- Twenty year resident of Geneseo
- Husband of Anne McCarthy-Zmich for 31 years, father of daughter Katie and son Andrew
- Graduate Penn State University, Masters Degree Agriculture
- Business owner for 26 years
- Member Geneseo Town Planning Board 10 years
- Member of the Belted Galloway Society, the American Dairy Science Association, and the World Aquaculture Society
Campaign Positions
- We must provide smart planning that leads to effective zoning
- Offer opportunities for development that don’t diminish quality of life
- Support open, responsive government
- Fiscal responsibility in spending and taxation