The Council President, chosen by the nine members of Council for a two-year term, assigns legislation to one of the Council's four standing committees. The primary function is to review all proposed legislation and to recommend adoption, consideration, or rejection by the entire council, either as written or with amendments. Call (585) 428-7538 for details about specific meetings.
Committees
Finance
Members: Councilmember Mitch Gruber (Chairperson); Councilmember Mike Patterson; Councilmember Kim Smith
Committees Charge: to review legislation from the Office of Management and Budget, Department of Finance, the Library, the Mayor's Office (Office of the Mayor, Communications and Special Events, Office of Public Integrity, Law, Information Technology, & Department of Human Resource Management).
Neighborhood and Business Development
Members: Councilmember Mike Patterson (Chairperson); Councilmember LaShay Harris; Councilmember Kim Smith
Committee Charge: to review legislation from the Department of Neighborhood and Business Development, including legislation involving economic development, neighborhood, commercial and residential development, legislation regarding Neighborhood Services Center, Zoning and Map Amendments, and the Rochester Land Bank.
Parks and Public Works
Members: Councilmember Willie Lightfoot (Chairperson); Councilmember Mitch Gruber; Councilmember Jose Peo
Committee Charge: to review legislation from the Department of Environmental Services, including street and water projects, and legislation involving city parks and facilities.
Public Safety
Members: President Miguel Meléndez (Chairperson); Vice President Mary Lupien; Councilmember Mitch Gruber; Councilmember LaShay Harris; Councilmember Willie Lightfoot; Councilmember Stanley Martin; Councilmember Mike Patterson; Councilmember Jose Peo; Councilmember Kim Smith
Committee Charge: to review legislation from the Police Department, Fire Department, Emergency Communications Department, and the Police Accountability Board.
Recreation and Human Services
Members: Councilmember LaShay Harris (Chairperson); Councilmember Willie Lightfoot; Councilmember Stanley Martin
Committee Charge: to review legislation from the Department of Recreation and Human Services.
*The Council President and Vice President are ex-officio members of all committees.