Together for Tomorrow’s Penfield
Welcome to the campaign to re-elect Supervisor Jeff Leenhouts, Deputy Supervisor Bob Ockenden, and Councilwoman Candace Lee. This team has worked diligently to preserve what makes Penfield special today — while preparing for its tomorrow.
With a focus on serving all 40,000 residents, we’ve prioritized open communication, transparent decision-making, and careful fiscal planning. From parks to roads, budget to development, we remain committed to investing wisely, protecting our town’s character, and delivering high-quality services — all without raising your town tax rate.
Trusted leadership. Thoughtful growth. Responsible stewardship.
People. Progress. Preservation.
💰 $22.9M Balanced Budget with flat town tax rate
🚶♀️ 15,000 feet of sidewalks added to connect neighborhoods
🏓 10 new pickleball courts and ADA-accessible playgrounds
🔌 EV charging stations & facility energy upgrades
🏡 Development moratorium proposed to preserve character and infrastructure capacity
💰 $22.9M Balanced Budget with flat town tax rate 🚶♀️ 15,000 feet of sidewalks added to connect neighborhoods 🏓 10 new pickleball courts and ADA-accessible playgrounds 🔌 EV charging stations & facility energy upgrades 🏡 Development moratorium proposed to preserve character and infrastructure capacity
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Jeff Leenhouts is a longtime Penfield resident and active community leader with a career in finance as a financial advisor and project manager. He was elected as Penfield Town Supervisor and has been serving since January 2023. He has worked with Smith Barney, RBC Wealth Management, Home Leasing, and Home Properties, and holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from St. John Fisher College. Jeff has served on numerous local boards, including Penfield Little League, Boys & Girls Club, Center for Youth, and Rochester Rotary Club. A husband and father of four, he credits Penfield as the place that shaped his family’s story and remains their deepest sense of home.
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Bob Ockenden joined the Penfield Town Board in January 2020 and currently serves as Deputy Town Supervisor. A fourth-generation Penfield resident, Bob has over 39 years of volunteer service with the Penfield Fire District and 20 years as district administrator for the Pittsford Fire District. He previously worked as a 911 dispatcher and in fire equipment sales and repair. With deep roots in the community and experience in municipal operations, budgeting, and public safety, Bob brings valuable expertise to the board.
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Candace Lee is the first Asian American elected to the Penfield Town Board, beginning her four-year term in 2022. She serves as Chair of the Law and Finance Committee. An attorney admitted in New York and California, she holds a J.D. from UC Davis and a B.A. from UC Berkeley. Candace lives on Browncroft Blvd with her husband and five children and is passionate about fostering inclusion and bipartisan collaboration in local government.