FAFE Political Forum on High Acres Landfill FAQ

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Q: Who is invited to the forum? Any resident from Wayne or Monroe County who is negatively impacted by High Acres Landfill and candidates from both parties running for election this November.

Q: When and where is this event being held? Ginegaw Lodge, Lorraine Drive, Walworth, NY 14568 Wednesday, October 3, 2018, 7:00-9:00 pm.  Doors open at 6:15 pm.

Q: What is the format for this event? During the first hour candidates will be giving their platform positions on High Acres Landfill. We will be giving candidates pre-selected questions prior to the event for this portion of the evening. The second hour of the event will be questions straight from the community.

Q: Who is moderating the event? Jeffrey Siuda, M.Ed. - Educator,  McQuaid Jesuit High School and Vice President, Out of Pocket, Inc. Mr. Siuda has enjoyed a career spanning two decades as a teacher of English and public speaking at McQuaid Jesuit High School in Rochester, New York. Throughout that time Mr. Siuda has been a prominent member of our regional theater community as an actor, director and advocate for the arts.

Q: How do I submit my question? If attendees have questions they’d like answered, please forward those questions to: fafepoliticalforum@gmail.com Admins will be selecting from these submissions for the second hour.  

Q. Will all my questions get answered? Unfortunately, due to time constraints, we cannot guarantee that all submitted questions will be asked.

Q. Will candidates be given the questions prior to the event? No, the questions from the community will not be presented to candidates ahead of time.

Q: Are all candidates going to be up front for the duration of the event? Yes.  Candidates will be up front the entire event.


Q: How many people can attend? We can host 75 residents.

Q: Do I need a ticket? Is there a cost? Yes, you need a ticket.  Tickets are free, but please reserve your ticket.

Q: Where do I send my questions for the event? fafepoliticalforum@gmail.com

Q: What candidates will be in attendance? We have invited candidates from both parties that represent impacted areas. As of 9/12, these candidates are confirmed participants:

  • Andrew Gilchrist (D, NYS Assembly- 135th District)

  • Scott Comegys (D, NYS Assembly- 130th District)

  • Mark Johns (R, NYS Assembly- 135th District)

  • Kenan Baldridge (D, Senator- 54th District)

  • Julie Domaratz (D, Fairport Village Mayor)

  • Jen Lunsford (D, Senator- 55th District)

Q: Who is the moderator? TBD, we will give candidates adequate notice once one has been selected.

Q: When will candidates receive questions for the first hour? We will present questions to candidates one week prior to the event.


Have more questions? Please reach out to us via the contact page.

We look forward to seeing you!