December Legislative Update
Dear friends,
I am committed to providing a legislative update every month via this Substack, so let me close the year on a positive note. In the last month I had the privilege of cutting the ribbon on two completely redone bridges – Sister Cities and Pont de Rennes. Both of these bridges are part of Roc the Riverway. This initiative was in its infancy when I joined Council almost eight years ago, and we are now seeing critical projects like this come to fruition.
These projects strengthen our infrastructure, memorialize our history, and improve the connectedness of our roads and trails. The bridges are more walkable, bikeable, and they can be traversed by people of all ages and varying abilities. The cherry on the top is that each of these bridges will have significant public art pieces, as landmarks in their center.
December Legislation
In our Council meeting last week, we approved the creation and installation of a piece titled In Full Bloom, for the center of the Sister Cities bridge. This piece was selected by a jury of more than 10 local artists and City staff members. To read the full legislation scroll to page 102 for Introductories 478 and 479.
I urge you to come and spend time outdoors on the river in the coming year. These bridges are wonderful places to see Rochester’s history (High Falls) and think about our future (NYS park and more).
We have passed through the Winter Solstice, when daylight grows a minute longer with each day. Then, this week began the rare aligning of Hanukkah with Christmas, Kwanza, and soon New Year’s Eve – all celebrations of light. As we travel over the bridge into a new year, I hope you continue to find reasons for joy, feelings of peace, and time to recharge and find your own light.
With every season, and as the calendar turns from one year to the next, please know that I am always glad to hear your ideas and concerns.
In service,
