Don Scott has filed in public petition records as a candidate for Bedford Town Supervisor in 2026. His filing makes the race genuinely contested, which by the standards of recent Bedford elections is itself notable. Incumbents in Bedford have typically faced limited opposition; this race will give voters a direct choice.
This page covers what is publicly known about the candidate and the context of the race. It will be updated as platform details, public appearances, and candidate statements become available. The Bedford Bee's standard: report what's on the record, connect it to the issues residents are watching, and keep it useful.
The Race
Why this candidacy matters
A contested supervisor race creates something Bedford doesn't always have: a structured opportunity for voters to compare candidates on the record. It requires both candidates to state positions on the issues that have generated sustained resident attention, and it creates accountability pressure that uncontested races do not.
The issues most likely to define the 2026 race are not abstract. They are visible, documented, and consistently raised by residents in Town Board meetings, local forums, and community discussions.
- What should the supervisor do differently about the pattern of consultant spending that has produced repeated studies without clear visible follow-through?
- What is the right approach to the Bedford Hills commercial district, where vacancy and planning activity have coexisted for years?
- How should the supervisor advocate with state and county officials on infrastructure and road conditions that residents are frustrated by?
- What does the supervisor's office owe residents in terms of transparency about how decisions are made and what outcomes consultants and programs actually produce?
- How should Bedford balance its energy policy commitments against the cost burdens those commitments place on households?
About This Page
What this page will cover
As of the current date, detailed platform information from Don Scott is not yet part of the public record covered by The Bedford Bee. This page will be updated with:
- Background on the candidate as it becomes publicly available
- Platform positions and stated priorities
- Coverage from Bedford Bee reporting as the campaign develops
- Connections to the Bedford issues that any supervisor will have to navigate
This page is scoped to what is publicly known from petition records and public sources. We do not publish claims about candidates that aren't grounded in public filings, public statements, or Bedford Bee reporting. As the race develops, this page will grow. If you have a tip or relevant public information, use our tips form.
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