2026 New York General Election

Michael Whitton

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Michael was raised in the community where he now raises his own children. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in production design from SUNY Fredonia.

Voter's Guide: Oberly, Whitton aim for Clinton Town Supervisor spot

Michael currently serves as Town Supervisor for the Town of Clinton. He was elected in 2021.

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As always, I will work closely with the members of the Town Board to administer Town finances responsibly in the 2026 budget, while continuing to make Town services more efficient and always serving taxpayers.

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Plans to enact policies for monitoring fund balances, fraud protection, and cash management to keep Clinton financially sound.

Plans to manage the 2026 town budget responsibly and improve the efficiency of town services.

- Plans to manage the 2026 town budget responsibly and improve the efficiency of town services.

Economy

With this in mind, we are refinishing the flooring in the main Town Hall. This space is not only used periodically for meetings. It is also used for many community events—including board games, exercise, and learning opportunities. Not only will this enable the Town to use that space more often, but we are hoping these improvements will turn our basement into a heating/cooling facility for those in need during extreme weather events.

Plans to promote programs intended to strengthen community spirit in Clinton.

Plans town hall improvements that could provide heating and cooling during extreme weather events.

- Plans town hall improvements that could provide heating and cooling during extreme weather events.

Public Services

Shortly after completing our current Comprehensive Plan thirteen years ago, the Town embarked on revising our Zoning Code. We intend to conclude the long-awaited Zoning Revision in 2025, after which a committee will be constituted to create a new Comprehensive Plan.

Calls for zoning changes that preserve Clinton's agricultural character while encouraging young residents to remain and raise families there.

Said the Town Board paused new hotel and conference-center projects for six months while reviewing related zoning regulations.

Plans to complete Clinton's zoning revision and then form a committee to create a new Comprehensive Plan.

- Plans to complete Clinton's zoning revision and then form a committee to create a new Comprehensive Plan.

Housing & Urban Development

As of October 26, 2026, Michael Whitton’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Our Building/Zoning and Highway departments were authorized to purchase and use new software to help make those departments more efficient. The new software will streamline the permitting and approval process for residents; it will also make our Highway Department more efficient in handling repairs and maintaining our roads.

Said the town authorized software to streamline permitting and improve highway repairs and road maintenance.

- Said the town authorized software to streamline permitting and improve highway repairs and road maintenance.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Plans to make Clinton a certified Climate Smart Community while protecting its agricultural heritage.

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