2026 New York General Election

John grew up in Rockford, Illinois, and moved to Long Island, in 1997 to attend Hofstra University, where he received a BFA in performance and production.

John Pizzolato

He has proudly called Barryville home for twenty one years.

John is a volunteer at the St. Anthony’s Food Pantry in Yulan.

John M. Pizzolato grew up in Rockford, Illinois. He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in performance and production from Hofstra University. He has lived in Barryville for 21 years and volunteers at the St. Anthony’s Food Pantry in Yulan.

John is the Supervisor of the Town of Highland. He is a the former chairman and Town of Highland delegate for the Upper Delaware Scenic Byway Committee and the inaugural Program Manager for that organization. He is the co-founder and president of the Barryville Farmers’ Market, and serves on the board of directors of the Greater Barryville Chamber of Commerce and the Sullivan County Visitors’ Association, and is secretary of the Town of Highland Democrats.

John M. Pizzolato is the co-founder and president of the Barryville Farmers’ Market.

ABOUT JOHN PIZZOLATO

John Pizzolato is the Supervisor of the Town of Highland.

John currently serves as the Town of Highland supervisor.

As town supervisor, he negotiated a five-year Highway Department contract without tax increases.

Revamped the Code and Building Department to make it self-sustaining through increased revenue.

As of October 28, 2026, John M. Pizzolato did not have a website.

Economy

Public Services

Said the town should seek state and county grants to develop the State Route 55 property for parking.

Established a short-term rental policy intended to raise revenue while enforcing building codes.

Housing & Urban Development

Plans to staff the re-established constabulary with law enforcement professionals and seek grants for its funding.

Public Safety

Created a Highway Department truck replacement program financed with interest from town savings.

Partnered with government agencies to obtain more than $900,000 in grants and donations for town infrastructure and technology.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Created an environmentally focused 10-year comprehensive plan using community input, surveys, and an expert committee.

Energy & the Environment

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John M. Pizzolato

- As town supervisor, he negotiated a five-year Highway Department contract without tax increases.
- Revamped the Code and Building Department to make it self-sustaining through increased revenue.

As of October 28, 2026, John M. Pizzolato’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- Established a short-term rental policy intended to raise revenue while enforcing building codes.

- Created a Highway Department truck replacement program financed with interest from town savings.
- Partnered with government agencies to obtain more than $900,000 in grants and donations for town infrastructure and technology.

- Created an environmentally focused 10-year comprehensive plan using community input, surveys, and an expert committee.

Mauricio Mendez

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My name is Mary Ellen (Mell) Carney and I’m running for Supervisor of the Town of Highland. I’ve been a part-time member of the community my entire life and full-time since 2013. I have my Accounting degree from Le Moyne College in Syracuse and worked for 30 years in the Accounting Department at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, a NYC law firm. I spent 10 years as the Chief Financial Officer of the Child Abuse Prevention Program, a NYC not-for-profit.

Election 2025

Mary Ellen Carney has been a part-time resident of the Highland community throughout her life and has lived there full-time since 2013. She has an accounting degree from Le Moyne College in Syracuse.

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Mary Ellen Carney previously served as chief financial officer of the Child Abuse Prevention Program, a New York City nonprofit.

Says the town's finances need to be put in order through experienced financial management and difficult decisions.

As of October 28, 2026, Mary Ellen Carney did not have a website.

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Mary Ellen Carney

As of October 28, 2026, Mary Ellen Carney’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Mary Ellen Carney has been a part-time member of the community her entire life and a full-time member since 2013. She has an accounting degree from Le Moyne College in Syracuse.

Mary Ellen Carney previously worked in the accounting department at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, a New York City law firm, and as chief financial officer of the Child Abuse Prevention Program, a New York City nonprofit.

Mary Ellen Carney has been a part-time member of the Highland community her entire life and a full-time resident since 2013. She has an accounting degree from Le Moyne College in Syracuse.

Mary previously ran against John M. Pizzolato in 2025 but did not win.

New York Town Supervisor, Highland

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