Gates GOP

Our Town Government

The Gates Town Board is the executive body that governs the town. Town Council members serve four-year terms and the Town Supervisor serves a two-year term.

The Town Board meets on the first Monday of each month at 8:00 p.m. (in the Board Room at the Gates Town Hall). Volunteer boards are appointed by the Town board to deal with various statutory functions.

The current boards include the Board of Assessment Review, Conservation Board, Historical Society, Library Board, Planning Board, Recreation and Parks Commission, and the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Learn more at the Town of Gates website.

Elected Officials

Town Leaders

Ralph J. Esposito
Town Supervisor

Ralph J. Esposito has been Supervisor of the Town of Gates since 1989. Under his leadership, the Town of Gates continues to undergo a major renaissance. He directs an efficient administration, which has produced record real property tax decreases in the past. His administration is maintaining a high quality of life in challenging times. Thanks to his vision there continue to be new economic development opportunities for Gates. He and his wife Nancy have lived in Gates for 37 years. They have three children and six grandchildren.

He has compiled an impressive record of public service at various levels of government.

• Special Agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation
• Assistant District Attorney for Monroe County
• Gates Town Attorney
• Monroe County Legislator (including service as President)
• Deputy Monroe County Executive

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Frank X. Allkofer
Councilman

Frank X. Allkofer is a third generation resident of the Town of Gates and resides at 2758 Lyell Road. Frank is a graduate of Gates Chili High School, Monroe Community College and SUNY Brockport and he served in the United States Army in Vietnam.

His experience and background include:

• Parks and Recreation Director for the Town of Gates from 1970–2000
• Monroe County Parks Director from 2000–2007
• Commissioner, New York State Recreation, Parks and Historic Preservation for Genesee Valley Region
• Veterans of Foreign Wars member
• Doud Post American Legion member
• Gates Republican Town and County Committee, Chairman for 14 years, member for 35 years
• Member of Rho Phi Lambda — SUNY Brockport
• Genesee Valley Recreation and Parks Society member
• National Recreation and Park Association member
• Rochester Brooks Gun Club member
• Avon Archery Club member
• Member of St. Theodore’s Parish

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Chris DiPonzio
Councilman

Professional Experience:

• Vice-President, DiPonzio Funeral Home
• Member, National Federation of Independent Business
• Community Involvement
• Commissioner, Gates Recreation & Parks
• Sponsor, Gates Youth Soccer and Little League

Personal:

Chris is a lifelong Gates resident. He and his wife Nancy have two children, Merrill and Tyler.

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Elaine P. Tette
Councilwoman

Elaine P. Tette has been Gates Councilwoman since 1997 and she serves as Deputy Supervisor. She has an extensive background in county government and is extremely knowledgeable in government administration. She is dedicated to providing excellent services to Gates residents in a cost efficient manner. She and her husband, Michael, have lived in Gates for 32 years.

Her experience and background include:

• Gates Town Board member since 1997 and serves as Deputy Supervisor
• Retired from Monroe County with over 32 years of management experience
• Liaison to the Gates Planning Board
• Serves on the Gates Chili School District’s Assets Committee
• Graduate of Nazareth Academy and Nazareth College
• Former Monroe County Administrator of Central Police Services
• Gates Amita Club member
• Board member of the Italian Women’s Civic Club
• Member of St. Helen’s parish

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Peter Pupatelli
Gates Town Justice

Peter Pupatelli has been the Gates Town Justice since 2001. He has been a Gates resident for 25 years and is extensively involved in the community. He is a graduate of Aquinas Institute, the University of Rochester and the University of Tennessee Law School.

His experience and background include:

• Current Gates Town Justice
• Practicing attorney for over 30 years
• Corporation Counsel Attorney for the City of Rochester
• Gates Deputy Town Attorney
• Served on the Town of Gates Board of Assessment Review
• Served as an Arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association
• Served as an Arbitrator for City Court in the City of Rochester
• Member of St. Theodore’s parish
• Gates Amita Club member
• Italian American Community Center member

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John Pisaturo
Gates Town Justice

Public Service:

• Town Justice 1984-Present
• Has presided over thousands of criminal & civil cases.
• Former Chair, Gates Zoning Board

Professional Experience:

• Attorney in Private Practice, 1976-present
• Member, Monroe County Bar Association

Education:

• St. John Fisher College, BA
• University of S.D. Law School, JD

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State Senator George D. Maziarz
R/C, 62nd Senatorial District

Chairman-Senate Labor Committee, 62nd Senate District

Albany Office
Room 811, Legislative Office Building
Albany, NY 12247
(518) 455-2024

District Office
2578 Niagara Falls Boulevard
Suite 600
Wheatfield, NY 14304
(716) 731-8740

Satellite Office
SUNY College at Brockport
350 New Campus Drive
Brockport, NY, NY 14420
(585) 637-5800

Read about Senator Maziarz on his website.

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Steve Tucciarello
Monroe County Legislator

Steve Tucciarello represents the fourth legislative district of Monroe County which includes the Town of Gates and portions of the Town of Chili. Steve was elected to a full four-year term in the November 2005 elections. Legislator Tucciarello currently serves as Chairman of the Transportation Committee and is also a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee.

Beyond his duties as a Monroe County Legislator, Steve serves his community in a variety of other ways. He is currently a Director of the Westside YMCA, a Director of the Gates-Chili Chamber of Commerce, and is a legislative representative on the Monroe County Airport Authority. Legislator Tucciarello is also a member of Gates Amita and the F.O. Eagles. In the past, Steve has served as Chairman of the Gates Zoning Board and as a member of the Gates Conservation Board. He was also the Gates Town Civil Officer and on the Board of the Gates Republican Club, where he has served as a four-term President.

Legislator Tucciarello is a successful business owner as well. He is President and General Manager of Colony Dry Cleaners in Gates.

Steve and his wife Lynette have two children and reside in the Town of Gates.

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Dissent vs. Subversion

Here in America we are descended in blood and in spirit from revolutionists and rebels — men and women who dare to dissent from accepted doctrine. As their heirs, may we never confuse honest dissent with disloyal subversion.
—Dwight D. Eisenhower