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Cambria Town Supervisor

1-year unexpired term

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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The town supervisor is the town's chief executive and financial officer and presides over the town board.

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Matthew P. Foe

Republican, ConservativeIncumbent

Cambria Town Supervisor

The gist

  • Opposes the Bear Ridge solar project on Cambria farmland
  • Voted for six-month county sewer moratorium on large developments
  • Supports simplifying Cambria's zoning code and permit process
  • Supported historic museum district for Forsyth-Warren Tavern
More about Matthew
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  1. Opposes the Bear Ridge solar project on Cambria farmland

    Cambria residents vent frustrations over Bear Ridge solar project

    News coverage · Lockport Union-Sun & Journal · Jun 11, 2026 · lockportjournal.com

    “said they still oppose this development and their towns would bear the brunt of various demands”

  2. Voted for six-month county sewer moratorium on large developments

    Sewer district implements 2,500 gallon moratorium to prevent rain overload

    News coverage · Lockport Union-Sun & Journal · Aug 29, 2026 · lockportjournal.com

    “We’re just concerned that the infrastructure is at risk due to these high stormwater events.”

  3. Supports simplifying Cambria's zoning code and permit process

    Cambria reorganizes building inspection department with eye on better communication

    News coverage · Lockport Union-Sun & Journal · Aug 19, 2026 · lockportjournal.com

    “People need to have a clearer understanding of permit requirements”

  4. Supported historic museum district for Forsyth-Warren Tavern

    Cambria approves historic museum district for Forsyth-Warren Tavern

    News coverage · Lockport Union-Sun & Journal · Apr 10, 2026 · lockportjournal.com

    “We think their requests at this time are reasonable.”

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