Published as a nonpartisan information guide. Sources linked throughout. Information reviewed October 25, 2026.
On Tuesday, November 3, Hartwick residents will vote for town supervisor. The candidates are incumbent Cody E. Moore (Republican / Hartwick United) and Andrea Vazquez (Conservative / Forward Focus), Hartwick’s town clerk. The supervisor election is for a two-year term.
This guide brings together the office’s responsibilities, official results from last year’s contest, the candidates’ stated priorities, and links to reporting about issues before the town. Readers are encouraged to examine the underlying sources and draw their own conclusions.
What Does the Town Supervisor Do?
The Town of Hartwick describes the supervisor as the town’s chief administrative officer and chief fiscal officer. The supervisor chairs Town Board meetings, has custody and responsibility for town funds, prepares the preliminary budget as budget officer, oversees required annual financial reporting, and executes contracts authorized by the Town Board.
Read the Town of Hartwick’s description of the supervisor’s responsibilities.
What Happened in the 2025 Election?
Moore and Vazquez also ran against each other in the November 2025 general election. The official precinct report lists 295 votes for Moore and 228 for Vazquez in Hartwick Election District 1; in District 2, Moore received 105 and Vazquez 68. Combined town-wide totals were:
| Candidate | 2025 town-wide votes | Share of votes for these candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Cody E. Moore | 400 | 57.5% |
| Andrea Vazquez | 296 | 42.5% |
The town-wide margin was 104 votes. The two districts recorded 708 ballots cast, while the two supervisor candidates received a combined 696 votes. Ballots cast and votes recorded for a particular contest are not interchangeable measures of turnout.
See the Otsego County Board of Elections’ official results (pages 30 and 33). Figures drawn from only one election district should not be described as town-wide results.
What Are the Candidates’ Priorities?
In candidate responses published by AllOtsego on October 22, 2026, both candidates discussed finances, transparency, infrastructure, and the town’s future. The following are summaries of their stated positions, not independent assessments of their proposals.
Cody Moore: Moore identified aging equipment, road conditions, and new revenue opportunities as major financial challenges. Moore proposed longer-term replacement planning for highway and fire equipment, prioritized road work, improved financial reporting, and consideration of revenue options such as short-term-rental occupancy taxes, subject to approval. Moore also discussed housing opportunities that preserve Hartwick’s rural character.
Andrea Vazquez: Vazquez emphasized reconciling financial records, strengthening oversight, bringing in independent municipal accounting expertise, and making financial information more accessible. Vazquez proposed multiyear budgets, clearer tracking of public projects, priorities for roads and drinking water, and public reporting on progress and costs.
For the candidates’ full statements, read Candidates: In Their Words, Moore and Vazquez — AllOtsego.
Questions About Financial Oversight and Governance
Disagreements over Hartwick’s financial management and town governance have also received public attention. AllOtsego reported that Town Board member Bryan LoRusso filed an Article 78 proceeding challenging actions by Supervisor Moore. The reported allegations concern meeting procedures, transfers between town funds, an employee payroll deduction, and financial reporting.
Moore has publicly defended the administration’s efforts to address accounting problems and improve procedures. These matters involve allegations and competing explanations. A lawsuit’s filing does not establish that its allegations are true, and a public response does not by itself resolve the underlying factual or legal questions.
Read AllOtsego’s report on the petition and its follow-up reporting on the officials’ responses. We intend to examine available primary records separately and identify what is documented, disputed, or unresolved.
When and How to Vote
- General Election: Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls are open 6 a.m.–9 p.m.
- Early voting: October 24–November 1, 2026. Hours and locations are established by the county Board of Elections.
- Find your location: Use the New York State voter and polling-place lookup to confirm where you can vote.
Official resources: New York State election information and early voting guidance.
Examine the Sources. Reach Your Own Conclusions.
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