Elected Town Board Members
Dan Woolaver - Town Councilman
Rita McCarthy - Town Councilwoman
Rita McCarthy - Town Councilwoman
Dan is in his fourth year as a Town Councilman and he looks forward to serving for four more years. He has served as the liaison to the Zoning Board of Appeals as well as the Zoning Citizens Committee. Dan is a lifelong resident of Rush, growing up on Pleasant Drive where his mother still resides. He has a BS in Business Management from SUNY Geneseo. Dan has worked as a remodeling contractor for the last 25 years, assisting many Rush residents with their projects. He was also a past Chairman of the St. Joseph’s Church Building and Grounds Committee. Dan lives on East Henrietta Road with his wife Susan, daughters Emily and Megan, and son Charlie.
Dan was re-elected in 2015.
Dan can be reached at 585-533-1312 or danw@townofrush.com
Rita McCarthy - Town Councilwoman
Rita McCarthy - Town Councilwoman
Rita McCarthy - Town Councilwoman
Rita is honored to serve her second term as a town board member for the Town of Rush. During her tenure, she has done her utmost to engage with residents and make decisions based on what is good for the town as a whole. Rita was liaison to the Renewable Energy Citizens Committee during their tenure and was a member of the steering committee for the very successful Rush Design Charrette Day, which occurred this past June. Rita is currently the liaison to the Rush Public Library Board of Trustees and sits on the Rush Bicentennial Committee.
Rita and her family have been residents of the town of Rush for nearly 14 years. Rita received her Associates Degree from Monroe Community College and studied Biology at SUNY Oswego. She is currently working on a management degree at RIT. Rita is employed in the Dean’s Office of the Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences. She and her husband Tim enjoy biking the Lehigh Valley Trail and volunteering in their church and community.
Rita was re-elected in 2017.
Rita can be reached at 585-533-1312 or rita@townofrush.com.
Elected Officials
Pamela Bucci - Town Clerk
Mark David - Highway Superintendent
Mark David - Highway Superintendent
Pamela is mother of two children, Erica and Zachary with Jim. Elected as town clerk in 2008. She is a graduate from both the State University of New York at Alfred and St. John Fisher College. Pam has worked for the town for 21 years, 11 of which have been as the Town Clerk and Tax Collector. Pam has achieved the recognition of Registered Municipal Clerk and strives to keep the town’s technology current. She has also been the past President, Vice, Secretary and current Treasurer of the Monroe County Town Clerk, Tax Receiver and Collectors Association (MCTCTRA). Pam enjoys coordinating the town flowerbeds, Monroe County in Bloom program and holiday decorations that add to the beauty of the Town of Rush.
Pamela was re-elected as Town Clerk in 2015.
Pam can be reached at 585-533-1312 or pam@townofrush.com
Mark David - Highway Superintendent
Mark David - Highway Superintendent
Mark David - Highway Superintendent
Rush born and raised, Mark and his wife Debby reside on the family farm next door to his parents. They have two adult daughters and four grandchildren. Mark has over 36 years’ experience working for the Highway Department serving the past 9 years as Highway Superintendent. He is an active member of both the Monroe County Highway Superintendents Association where he currently serves as President, and has been seated on the Board of Directors for the past 9 years. Mark is also active in the New York State Association of Town Highway Superintendents, advocating both locally and in Albany for Local Roads Funding. He has 13 years participation and training in the Cornell Local Roads School and Highway Masters programs. Mark attended both SUNY Morrisville and Monroe Community College.
Mark was re-elected in 2015.
Mark can be reached at 585-533-1770 or rushhighwayde@rochester.rr.com.
Town Justices
Michael Tallon - Town Justice
Michael Tallon - Town Justice
Michael Tallon - Town Justice
Mike Tallon was elected as Town Justice in 2018.
Mike can be reached at 585-533-1130.
Donald Knab - Town Justice
Michael Tallon - Town Justice
Michael Tallon - Town Justice
Donald was elected as Town Justice in 2016.
Don can be reached at 585-533-1130