This year, voters in Parma are casting ballots for the town supervisor's seat and for an unexpired term for one Town Board seat.
To help inform your vote, we asked each candidate to describe their biggest priority if elected. You'll find their responses below. Where candidates did not respond, question areas are left blank. The online version of this story will be updated if candidates respond subsequent to online publication.
Polls are open for regular voting between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. You can look up where to vote at voterlookup.elections.ny.gov. We'll have live Monroe County election results as they become available at democratandchronicle.com.
Who is running for Parma Town Supervisor?
Republican-Conservative incumbent Supervisor David Ciufo faces a challenge
from Democrat Linda Judd.
Linda Judd
Linda Judd, D
Age: not given
Family: Two adult children and a young grandson
Current or prior elected office: Member of the Parma Town Board for the last 8 years.
Professional experience: Retired high school science teacher and U.S. Army veteran. Board member with Monroe County Farm Bureau, a member of the American Legion and a volunteer in Rotary.
What is the most important issue facing residents in Parma, and what would you do about it if elected?
"Zoning. There are several farms in our area getting pressure from solar companies to change the land from farmland into solar fields. This is in direct conflict with our comprehensive plan developed by the committee that represents the residents of this town. I was on the committee for our new comprehensive plan. After completion a few zoning concerns developed such as the solar fields and box store businesses. Those areas need to have stricter wording to stop any loopholes in the law. It would be one of my first priorities to have corrected."
Why should voters choose you over your opponent?
"I’ve spent years deeply involved in the Parma community, working side by side with residents to solve real problems. As a board member, I’ve helped neighbors navigate concerns about zoning, planning, water access, and more — the everyday issues that shape how people live.
To my point, when the lakeshore sewer district was being discussed, I attended meetings with then Governor Andrew Cuomo to make sure Parma’s needs were heard. And when families began worrying about well water quality, I didn’t wait for someone else to investigate. I created a survey, went door to door, and listened to people directly. That effort helped spark the process of forming a new water district in the northern part of town.
I’ve also stood with residents when development threatened farmland they cared about. As a farmer myself, I understood their concerns. When a large parcel was proposed for rezoning, I carried their concerns to the Town Board to make sure their voices were heard."
Dave Ciufo
Dave Ciufo, R, C
Age: Not given
Family: Wife Karen and two grown sons
Current or prior elected office: Ciufo is Parma's current town supervisor (elected last year) and previously served one four-year term on Parma's Town Boad.
Professional experience: Before entering public service, he held positions as a General Manager, Vice President, Program Development Manager, Business Development Manager and Quality Manager across several technology and manufacturing firms, where he oversaw operations, business development, and team performance.
What is the most important issue facing residents in Parma, and what would you do about it if elected?
Why should voters choose you over your opponent?
Parma Town Board
Stephanie Michalowski
Stephanie Michalowski, R, C
Michalowski is running for the one year remaining on what was originally Ciufo's four-year term on the Parma Town Board
Age: Not given
Current or prior elected office: Incumbent, has been a Town Board member since early 2026, when she was elected to fill the vacancy created when Ciufo ascended to the town supervisor role.
Professional experience: Michalowski has worked at Rochester Regional Health since 2019. Previously worked for the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce.
What is the most important issue facing residents in Parma, and what would you do about it if elected?
Why should voters choose you over your opponent?
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Who's on my ballot in Parma? Election 2026 candidates
