The President's Newsroom
Welcome to the President's Newsroom. Here, you'll find press releases, newsletters and other updates from Rochester City Council President Miguel A. Meléndez, Jr.
CITY COUNCIL'S 'PACT WITH THE PEOPLE'
A majority of Rochester City Councilmembers – Miguel Meléndez (President); LaShay Harris (Vice President), Mike Patterson, Mitch Gruber and Bridget Monroe – are making a commitment to renew City Council’s focus on the issues that matter to Rochester residents most: Safer Neighborhoods, Quality Housing and Equitable Access to Opportunity.
Click the link below to see City Council's full Pact With the People:
Council VP Harris Releases Childhood Poverty Report
Rochester City Council Vice President LaShay D. Harris has released a report on childhood poverty in Rochester, drawing on youth, expert and community voices to paint a detailed picture of the state of childhood poverty in the Flower City.
“We’ve heard from the public and from our city’s youth on this issue, we’ve collected testimony from leading local experts, and now I’m proud to share this milestone report with our community,” Vice President Harris said. “With this information and a strong guiding hand, I believe we in City government can work alongside others to ensure children in our city feel safe, secure and have their needs met.”
The report reflects months of dedicated work within the community and alongside local organizations, including a youth forum, public hearings and a community survey which received nearly 200 responses. The report outlines key causes of childhood poverty in Rochester – such as lack of access to affordable childcare, pay gaps, and structural barriers to upward mobility – and offers 13 potential solutions authored by Vice President Harris.
“This work has been pivotal to our understanding of childhood poverty in Rochester. We must work together as elected officials, activists and experts if we are going to effect change for our city’s youth,” said Vice President Harris.
PRESS RELEASES
2024
Jan. 1, 2024 - District Councilmembers Sworn In, Meléndez, Harris Elected to Leadership Roles
Jan. 10, 2024 - Renamed City Council Committees and Membership Announced
Feb. 10, 2024 - Council VP Harris Hosts Second Annual Senior Summit
Feb. 21, 2024 - Councilmember Lupien Calls for Hyundai, Kia Recall
Mar. 12, 2024 - Statement from President Meléndez on the Passing of Iris Banister
Mar. 12, 2024 - Statement from President Meléndez Addressing Next Steps for Downtown Rochester
Apr. 12, 2024 - Councilmembers Picket with Striking Local Journalists
Apr. 27, 2024 - Council Calls for Investigation into Monroe County District Attorney
June 6, 2024 - City Council Introduces Good Cause Eviction Legislation
June 6, 2024 - Councilmembers Support Evans Administration Vision Zero Plan
June 12, 2024 - President Meléndez Kicks Off ROC the Block Community Employment Fairs at the Maplewood Rose Garden
June 18, 2024 - City Council Approves Mayor's $697 Million Budget
July 17, 2024 - ROC Against Gun Violence Coalition Launches Anti-Violence Campaign
July 29, 2024 - Statement from All City Councilmembers Regarding Maplewood Park Mass Shooting
September 17, 2024 - Council VP Harris Launches Childhood Poverty Initiative
November 15, 2024 - NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE CELEBRATES THE COMPLETION OF THE FRANK AND JANET LAMB SISTER CITIES BRIDGE REVITALIZATION IN DOWNTOWN ROC HESTER
December 17, 2024 - City Council Passes Good Cause Eviction
CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER
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