Michelle Catan
Candidate for Otsego County Representative, District 4
Background
Michelle Catan represented District 4 (Town of Oneonta) for four years before losing the seat in 2025. She has worked as a business advisor, commercial banker and business owner.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Proposes putting surplus money into the county fund balance
ReportOtsego County Board of Representatives Candidates: In Their WordsCandidate questionnaire · AllOtsego · Oct 30, 2025 · allotsego.com
“I would earmark some of these funds to the county fund balance, as a way to ensure future funding streams.”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports bringing water and sewer to Oneonta's East End
ReportOtsego County Board of Representatives Candidates: In Their WordsCandidate questionnaire · AllOtsego · Oct 30, 2025 · allotsego.com
“Bringing water and sewer to the East End of Oneonta is an economic priority.”
Health & human services
Proposes more transportation funding for veterans and seniors
ReportOtsego County Board of Representatives Candidates: In Their WordsCandidate questionnaire · AllOtsego · Oct 30, 2025 · allotsego.com
“I would use some to purchase vehicles and additional funding for the Veterans Affairs and Office for the Aging for transportation”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Michelle Catan on them.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
All sources (5)
- Candidates for the November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Otsego County Board of Elections · otsegocounty.com
- Sample Ballots for the November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Otsego County Board of Elections · otsegocounty.com
- Sample Ballot, Town of Oneonta: November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Otsego County Board of Elections · otsegocounty.com
- Dems Oust Incumbents from Three County Board Seats
News coverage · AllOtsego · Nov 13, 2025 · allotsego.com
- Otsego County Board of Representatives Candidates: In Their Words
Candidate questionnaire · AllOtsego · Oct 30, 2025 · allotsego.com
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