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State of the City

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State of the City 2025 social graphic.

2025 State of the City Address

Wednesday, April 23 , 2025 | 6 p.m.

 

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About

The State of the City is an annual event where Rochester's Mayor addresses residents to highlight the city's achievements, discuss ongoing challenges, and outline future initiatives. 

This gathering serves as a platform to inform the community about developments in areas such as public safety, economic growth, infrastructure, and community engagement. 

By reflecting on the past year's progress and setting the vision for the future, the State of the City fosters transparency and encourages active participation from all Rochester citizens.

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Mayor's Office

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Please join Mayor Malik D. Evans at the 2025 Address of the State of the City.

Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Time: 6 p.m.

Photograph of Rochester Mayor Malik Evans walking outside with two men.

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Meet the Mayor

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Formal headshot of Mayor Malik Evans

Mayor Malik D. Evans

Malik D. Evans is the 71st Mayor of Rochester. As the leader of the City’s executive branch, Mayor Evans is committed to promoting positive, systemic and structural change by providing transparent and collaborative leadership, offering equitable access to essential municipal services, enabling productive intergovernmental, private, and non-profit partnerships, and promoting increased quality of life through investments that create vibrant neighborhoods and employment opportunities, making Rochester a hope-filled city with an exciting future. He was inaugurated on Jan. 1, 2022.

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By the Numbers

Rochester is Growing

88
Parks
209,352
City Residents
400
+
Events Per Year
589,973
Regional Employees

Data courtesy: U.S. Census, NYS DOL, and City of Rochester