Republican Supervisor Jared Simpson was first elected to the Canandaigua post in 2021.

Democrat Don Cotter is co-owner of CDGA Coffee Co. in Canandaigua.

Both candidates for Canandaigua town supervisor offer ideas for protecting Canandaigua Lake.

Incumbent Canandaigua Town Supervisor Jared Simpson, a Republican and former Canandaigua teacher, is facing a challenge from business owner Don Cotter, a Democrat.

Simpson, whose father, Robert Simpson, was a Canandaigua town supervisor, was elected supervisor in 2021. Cotter, who is co-owner of CDGA Coffee Co. and co-founded Naked Dove Brewing Co., is also running on the Canandaigua Forward line.

Simpson and Cotter are seeking three-year terms.

Early voting starts Oct. 25; Election Day is Nov. 4.

The candidates were asked for answers to tw

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