ABOUT US

CACDA is an independent, not-for-profit community based organization representing a broad cross-section of stakeholders in the greater Cazenovia area. CACDA was formed to provide assistance for local organizations, governments and residents by helping them accomplish goals and objectives through:

• Consensus building
• Planning
• Cooperative efforts
• Networking
• Locating funding sources
• Grant writing
• Project implementation
• Programs that educate the public on important issues affecting the quality of life and the environment

CACDA Board of Directors

The board is comprised of up to 18 members. Nine standing members are appointed as representatives of the Town of Cazenovia, Town of Nelson, Village of Cazenovia, Chamber of Commerce, Cazenovia Preservation Foundation, Cazenovia Lake Association, Cazenovia Central School District, CazArts and the Agricultural/Equine community. Up to nine additional at-large representatives from the community are selected by the board. Each member serves a three year term.

CACDA Board - Current Standing and At-large Members

Craig Buckhout – at-large 
Elisha Davies – Chamber 
Jim Frazee – at-large 
Sandy Holmes – Cazenovia Lake Association 
Sarah Huftalen - Agriculture 
Kelli Johnson – Town of Cazenovia 
John LaGorga – Town of Nelson 
Susan Light - CazArts
Kevin Linck - Cazenovia Central School District
Michael Roets – at-large 
Anne Saltman – at-large 
Will Wester - CPF
Kurt Wheeler - Village  

Board of Directors meetings are held the third Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM.