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Jonathan Cates

Town Supervisor, LimaJanuary 2026 to January 2030 (month-level start: January 2026 per county Board of Supervisors page for the Lima Town Supervisor listing 2026, after winning the November 2025 write-in race per Livingston County News; month-level end: January 2030, four-year town supervisor term since this town had a supervisor race in 2021 but not 2023 per Livingston County Board of Elections certified results)

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Term ending Jan 1, 2030.

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Sep 2026[50]

2027 Livingston County Budget

Town and village property taxpayers share the $1.03 million cost, with each municipality's bill shifting slightly up or down from 2026.

medium→Aug 2026[22]

Sale of Tax-Foreclosed Parcels

No direct cost; creates predictability in the foreclosure and auction calendar.

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

New EMS Ambulance Purchase

$200,000 in state grant funding, no new local cost.

low↑Oct 2026[13]

County tourism marketing campaign

Baseline promotional funding is built into the 2027 tourism budget, with additional grant funding sought to expand placements.

high↑Aug 2026[12]

Interoperable Communications Agreement with Allegany County

Fully state-funded, 0% local share.

high↓Aug 2026[12]

Leicester regional water supply expansion

Up to $5.46 million, all from settlement funds, so no hit to the local tax levy.

high↓Aug 2026[12]

Broadband buildout costs climbing

No local share — the remediation is 100% grant funded.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Agricultural District Modifications (303-B Additions)

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Replacement Ambulance Purchase

$185,000 from the capital improvement purchase fund.

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Assistant County Attorney position for Social Services merger

The new position carries a salary range of $90,000-$120,000 on the county salary schedule.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

PILOT Agreements with Avon Bess A and Avon Bess B LLC

PILOT agreements change the amount of property tax revenue collected on the affected parcels.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Health Department WIC Staffing and Preparedness Grant

$1,052,099 in federal grant funds; the two WIC positions shift existing employees into newly created roles.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Unemployment insurance system transition

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

New Disabled Veterans Exemption

Could reduce property tax revenue slightly while cutting tax bills for eligible disabled veterans.

medium↓Aug 2026[10]

Climate Smart Communities participation rejected

No direct cost identified — grant-funded participation with no local share.

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Winter road maintenance agreement with Ontario County

The contract costs $3,696, fully budgeted in the county highway budget.

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Auditorium upgrade engineering funding

$17,589.94 transferred from existing budgeted funds, not new money.

high↓Aug 2026[7]

Mental health staffing shortage

A $275 weekly stipend for the interim director until a permanent appointment.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

2026 budget process underway

The 2027 county budget — and ultimately the property tax levy — is being shaped now.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Lead poisoning prevention awareness

$202,100 annually for five years, fully state funded.

Decisions during term (294)

Recorded while Cates was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (52)

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AbstainedSep 9, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign an Administrative Services Agreement for the Livingston County Planning Department, and any futur

AbstainedSep 9, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the following grant award contract for the Livingston County Office for the Aging, and any future

AbstainedSep 9, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Livingston County Board of Supervisors approves the Abstract of Claims #9A dated September 9, 2026 in the total amount of $3,461,719.88.

AbstainedSep 9, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign Supplemental Agreement No. 4 with NYSDOT to address the needed adjustment to the expenditure amou

AbstainedSep 9, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the following grant award contract for the Livingston County Department of Health, and any future

AbstainedSep 9, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the following contract for the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, and any future amendments to s

AbstainedSep 9, 2026

to move the Preferred Agenda

AbstainedSep 9, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the following contracts for the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, and any

AbstainedSep 9, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the following contract for the Livingston County Department of Health, and any future amendments

AbstainedSep 9, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the following grant award contract for the Livingston County Department of Health, and any future

AbstainedSep 9, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Livingston County Treasurer is authorized and directed to make the requested Budget Amendments per the Budget Amendment entries that have been approved by the Livingston County Admi

AbstainedSep 9, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the following grant award contracts for the Livingston County Office of Workforce Development, an

AbstainedSep 9, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the following grant award contract for the Livingston County Office of Workforce Development, and

AbstainedSep 9, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the following contract, and any amendments to said contract, which is determined to be the most q

AbstainedSep 9, 2026

RESOLVED, that the following contractor is hereby accepted as the lowest responsible bidder and, if applicable, the Chairman of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors is authorized to execute a co

AbstainedSep 9, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the following grant award contracts for the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, and any future am

AbstainedSep 9, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Livingston County Treasurer is authorized and directed to make the requested transfers per the Budget Amendment entries that have been approved by the Livingston County Administrato

AbstainedSep 9, 2026

RESOLVED, that the 2026 Salary Schedule is amended as follows: ...

AbstainedSep 9, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Livingston County Sheriff's Office is hereby authorized to purchase from DeNooyer Chevrolet, Inc. of 127 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12205, one (1) new Chevrolet Tahoe for a total cost no

AbstainedJul 22, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the following contracts for the Livingston County Office of Workforce Development, and any future

AbstainedJul 22, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Livingston County Treasurer is authorized and directed to make the requested transfers per the Budget Amendment entries that have been approved by the Livingston County Administrato

AbstainedJul 22, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the following Engagement Letter, subject to review by the County Attorney and County Administrato

AbstainedJul 22, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Livingston County Board of Supervisors approves the Abstract of Claims #7B dated July 22, 2026 in the total amount of $4,601,662.95.

AbstainedJul 22, 2026

RESOLVED, that the tentative agreement is hereby ratified; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors and the County Administrator are hereby authorize

AbstainedJul 22, 2026

move the Preferred Agenda

AbstainedJul 22, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Livingston County Treasurer is authorized and directed to make the requested Budget Amendments per the Budget Amendment entries that have been approved by the Livingston County Admi

AbstainedMar 11, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors is authorized to sign the following contracts, which are hereby accepted as the lowest responsible bids, subject to review by

AbstainedMar 11, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the following contracts for the Livingston County Department of Health, and any future amendments

AbstainedMar 11, 2026

RESOLVED, that the following contractor is hereby accepted as the lowest responsible bidder and, if applicable, the Chairman of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors is authorized to execute a co

AbstainedMar 11, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Livingston County Highway Department is hereby authorized to purchase from Alta Construction Equipment NY LLC of 4554 West Saile Drive, Batavia, NY 14020, one (1) 2026 Volvo Ecr145F

AbstainedMar 11, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Livingston County Office for the Aging is hereby authorized to purchase from Falls Dodge DBA Joe Cecconi’s Chrysler Complex of 2380 Military Road, Niagara Falls, New York 14304, two

AbstainedMar 11, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors is authorized to sign the following contracts, which are hereby accepted as the lowest responsible bids, subject to review by

AbstainedMar 11, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the following professional services contract, which is determined to be the most qualified to pro

AbstainedMar 11, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Livingston County Treasurer is authorized and directed to make the requested Budget Amendments per the Budget Amendment entries that have been approved by the Livingston County Admi

AbstainedMar 11, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the following contract, and any amendments to said contract, which is determined to be the most q

AbstainedMar 11, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors is authorized to sign the following contracts, which are hereby accepted as the lowest responsible bids, subject to review by

AbstainedMar 11, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the following contract for the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, and any f

AbstainedMar 11, 2026

to move the Preferred Agenda

AbstainedMar 11, 2026

RESOLVED, that the hourly rate remains $115.00 (regular time) and $128.00 (overtime) for the 2026-2027 season for reimbursement to Towns for use of all 10-Wheel Dump Trucks (including operator) while

AbstainedMar 11, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Livingston County Board of Supervisors hereby approves such bond as the official undertaking required pursuant to General Municipal Law Section 119-00

AbstainedMar 11, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Livingston County Board of Supervisors approves the Abstract of Claims #3A dated March 11, 2026 in the total amount of $2,316,911.26.

AbstainedMar 11, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Livingston County Treasurer is authorized and directed to make the requested transfers per the Budget Amendment entries that have been approved by the Livingston County Administrato

AbstainedMar 11, 2026

RESOLVED, that the 2026 Livingston County Salary Schedule is amended as follows: Conflict Defender: Create one (1) full-time Mitigation Specialist position at Wage Grade 12 CSEA Contract effective Mar

AbstainedMar 11, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the following lease agreements for Livingston County, and any future amendments to said lease agr

AbstainedMar 11, 2026

RESOLVED, that the portion of Resolution No. 2026-19 is hereby rescinded; and be it further RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 2026-21, is hereby rescinded in its entirety.

AbstainedMar 11, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the following lease agreement for Livingston County, and any future amendments to said lease agre

AbstainedMar 11, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the following contracts for the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, and any future amendments to

AbstainedMar 11, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the following contracts for the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, and any future amendments to

AbstainedMar 11, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the following grant award contract for the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, and any future ame

Voted noFeb 11, 2026

RESOLVED, that the aforesaid proposed Local Law No. B-2026 entitled Authorizing The Lease Or Sale Of County Real Property Without Public Advertisement Or Competitive Bidding introduced on January 14,