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:
PRESS RELEASES
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