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Welcome to Rochester, NY

Rochester is a city where world-changing breakthroughs meet genuine, hardworking people connected by the traditions we share, the opportunities we embrace, and the progress we seek. 

Friday, Jan 17

Upcoming

List of meetings

Jan
23
January 23
2 - 5 p.m.

This five-member commission is responsible for the administration of the Civil Service Law, and prescribes rules and implements them by classifying employment positions, establishing list of eligible job applicants and hearing appeals.

City Hall Room 008-A 30 Church St. Room 008-A Rochester, NY 14614 United States

Meeting resources

Civil Service Commission
Jan
23
January 23
6 - 8 p.m.

The City Council holds public hearings as required by law for specific legislative items on the agenda, as well as a monthly Speak to Council session.  These meetings are open to the public in order to allow an opportunity for constituents to voice their opinions, ideas, concerns or support for either legislation that the Council will be voting on that month, or any other issue that may...

City Council Chambers Room 302-A 30 Church Street Rochester, NY 14614 United States

Meeting resources

City Council
Jan
27
January 27
5 - 6:30 p.m.

Meeting of the Monroe County Library System (MCLS) Board of Trustees.

Board Room, Rundel Memorial Building, Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County Third Floor 115 South Ave Rochester, NY 14604 United States

Meeting resources

Monroe County Library System Board

Meet the Mayor

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Formal headshot of Mayor Malik Evans

Mayor Malik D. Evans

Malik D. Evans is the 71st Mayor of Rochester. As the leader of the City’s executive branch, Mayor Evans is committed to promoting positive, systemic and structural change by providing transparent and collaborative leadership, offering equitable access to essential municipal services, enabling productive intergovernmental, private, and non-profit partnerships, and promoting increased quality of life through investments that create vibrant neighborhoods and employment opportunities, making Rochester a hope-filled city with an exciting future. He was inaugurated on Jan. 1, 2022.

About the Mayor

By the Numbers

Rochester is Growing

88
Parks
209,352
City Residents
400+
Events Per Year
589,973
Regional Employees

Data courtesy: U.S. Census, NYS DOL, and City of Rochester