City Council Memorializing Resolutions

Memorializing Resolutions are non-binding items signed by members of City Council which amplify the voice of Council beyond its direct jurisdiction. These Resolutions aim to inform powers outside the City of Rochester, such as the New York State and Federal governments, of the will of City Council and urge them to act with Rochester in mind.  

Below is a list of the memorializing resolutions transmitted by Rochester City Council, available to download. 

  1. Memorializing Resolution #0001-23 - Memorializing the Governor and Members of the State Senate and Assembly to Pass Legislation Allowing Cities the Ability to Require New Police Officers and Firefighters to Reside in the City Where They Work - VIEW
  2. Memorializing Resolution #0002-23 - Memorializing the Governor and Members of the State Senate and Assembly, with a May Day, International Workers Day Resolution calling on the NY State Legislature to end prison slavery by passing the "No Slavery in NY Act (S.225/A.3412) and "Fairness and Opportunity for Incarcerated Workers Act" (A.416A/A.3481) - VIEW
  3. Memorializing Resolution #0003-23 Memorializing Monroe County Traffic Board to Support Traffic Calming Measures on Thurston Road - VIEW
  4. Memorializing Resolution #0004-23 - Memorializing the Governor and Members of the State Senate and Assembly to Support the Monroe County Housing Advocate Pilot Program - VIEW
  5. Memorializing Resolution #0005-23 - Memorializing the Governor sign A6843A/S1684-A, a bill amending the Emergency Tenant Protection Act 576/74 (ETP) Chapter 1974 - VIEW
  6.  Memorializing Resolution #0006-23 - Memorializing the Commissioner of the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation to Oppose the Increase Of the Permitted Landfill Height and Extended Life of Seneca Meadows, Inc. VIEW 
  7.  Memorializing Resolution #0007-23 - Memorializing the Governor to sign the New York State Senate Bill S.1163A/A.7691 to support a community commission to study reparations remedies in New York State.  VIEW