Rochester City Council Reaffirms Support of Somali CommunityRochester City Council Reaffirms Support of Somali CommunityThe resolution, which says about 4,000 Rochester residents are of Somali descent passed, on a 5-1 vote. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Rochester Council to Weigh $5M Plan to Restore Chateau TheaterRochester Council to Weigh $5M Plan to Restore Chateau TheaterThe Rochester City Council is scheduled to be presented with a consultants recommendations next week.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Rochester City Council Votes to Override 2 of 3 Mayor's VetoesRochester City Council Votes to Override 2 of 3 Mayor's VetoesOn December 8, the council approved a funding measure and an item that named an operator for the facility. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Lawmakers Threaten to Pull Funding for Rochester Sports ComplexLawmakers Threaten to Pull Funding for Rochester Sports ComplexThe Rochester City Council is scheduled to meet in a special session on Monday to vote on overriding the mayor's veto.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Rochester City Council Set to Vote on Mayor Norton's Vetoes Rochester City Council Set to Vote on Mayor Norton's Vetoes Councilmembers need a 5-2 majority to override a veto. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Rochester Mayor Vetoes Actions Taken on Sports Complex Rochester Mayor Vetoes Actions Taken on Sports Complex It’s the 11th and 12th vetoes Mayor Norton has issued since she began serving in the role in 2018. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Rochester Approves Sports Complex Contract & Material Buy Rochester Approves Sports Complex Contract & Material Buy The city had spent $7.7 million on the complex prior to Monday night’s vote. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Rochester Mayor Vetoes Council Plan to Aid Salvation ArmyRochester Mayor Vetoes Council Plan to Aid Salvation ArmyIt is the 10th veto issued by Mayor Norton.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
$52M Contract for Rochester Sports Complex Up for Approval$52M Contract for Rochester Sports Complex Up for ApprovalThe plan also calls for additional funding to be allocated to restore some amenities deducted from the construction contract due to budget constraints.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Rochester City Council Approves 2026-27 Budget Rochester City Council Approves 2026-27 Budget Councilmembers adopted the 2026-27 budget during their meeting on Monday night.TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz