[UPDATED JULY 3] An earlier-than-usual primary election campaign that had candidates, political parties, and election officials scrambling wrapped up last week, with a few surprises (incumbents got the most votes in the Democratic school board primary) and one cliffhanger: the winner of City Council’s Northwest District Democratic race wasn’t clear until July 2. Before this […]
Rochester Democratic primary
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The state of the neighborhoods
Rochester voters will elect four key city officials this year: the people who represent the city’s diverse City Council districts. But on the front lines of city life is a mosaic of neighborhood associations, block clubs, residents, business, and community institutions. They’re dealing with issues as varied as economic development, gentrification, abandoned houses, attracting young […]
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School board race comes at tough time in the district
Ordinarily, candidates for school board wouldn’t be on the ballot in the September 13 Democratic primary. But three board candidates are running, thanks to vacancies created by resignations. And the race comes during a particularly difficult time for the Rochester school district. On the ballot: Judith Davis, an intellectual property specialist for a local firm; […]
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After a resounding win, it’s Warren’s party
It may not be a surprise that Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren won the September 5 Democratic primary, but the margin of that win certainly surprised many people. She received more votes than those of her two opponents – County Legislator Jim Sheppard and former television reporter Rachel Barnhart – combined. And while Warren still has […]
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Lovely Warren’s next challenge: uniting the Monroe Democratic Party
Warren has the potential to be an exceptional leader now, and the people of Greater Rochester badly need one.
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Feedback 9/6
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Feedback 8/30
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Our choice for Rochester mayor: Lovely Warren
The City of Rochester is a fragile thing, with tremendous resources and seemingly great potential. But, like many cities in the US, it is facing enormous challenges. Poverty, unemployment, loss of business and industry, low academic achievement, violence, tension over police oversight and community relations, racism: No mayor and no City Council can solve those […]
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Urban Action 8/23
This week’s calls to action include the following events and activities. (All are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted.) Hearing from the candidates for city posts In the September 12 Democratic Primary and November 7 general election, voters will choose key local government officials, and several organizations are holding public forums featuring […]
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For Rochester school board: Elliott, LeBron, White
Rochester’s schools are one of the region’s most critical challenges. This city cannot reinvent itself until its students are graduating with the education they need and deserve. Improvements can’t come solely from the schools themselves; the city’s extraordinarily high poverty concentration has affected children and their families in ways that the entire community must address. […]
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New energy for a city being reborn
This year’s City Council Democratic primary is a high-stakes contest at a time when the city is evolving, for better or worse. Downtown’s redevelopment is continuing, but big decisions remain about Parcel 5 and a proposed performing arts center there. Some neighborhoods are thriving, while others are struggling. Too many of the city’s residents are […]
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For Dems, a wealth of candidates
This year is a particularly significant election year for the City of Rochester, with the mayor’s office, more than half the seats on City Council, and three of the seven school board seats on the ballot. This year is also significant because of the large number of candidates: three for mayor, 13 for City Council, […]
