City Council Committees

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

Neighborhoods, Jobs & Housing

Members: Councilmember Mike Patterson (Chairperson); President Miguel A. Meléndez, Jr.; Vice President LaShay Harris; Councilmember Mitch Gruber; Councilmember Kim Smith

Committee Charge: to review legislation from the Urban Renewal Agency and 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. 

People, Parks & Public Works

Members: Vice President LaShay Harris (Chairperson); President Miguel A. Meléndez, Jr.; Councilmember Willie Lightfoot; Councilmember Mary Lupien; Councilmember Mike Patterson

Committee Charge: to review legislation from the Department of Recreation and Human Services & Department of Environmental Services, including street and water projects, and legislation involving city parks and facilities.

Budget, Finance & Governance 

Members: Councilmember Mitch Gruber (Chairperson); President Miguel A. Meléndez, Jr.; Vice President LaShay Harris; Councilmember Stanley Martin; Councilmember Bridget Monroe

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).

Public Safety 

Members: Councilmember Willie Lightfoot (Chairperson); President Miguel A. Meléndez, Jr.; Vice President LaShay Harris; Councilmember Mitch Gruber; Councilmember Mary Lupien; Councilmember Stanley Martin; Councilmember Bridget Monroe; Councilmember Mike Patterson; Councilmember Kim Smith 

Committee Charge: to review legislation from the Mayor's Office of Violence Prevention, the Police Department, the Fire Department, the Emergency Communications Department, and the Police Accountability Board.

*The Council President and Vice President are ex-officio members of all committees.