I am running for re-election!
Dear friends, The threat to cities like Rochester from the incoming Trump administration means the need for a strong City Council has never been higher. We need Councilmembers who are ready to roll up their sleeves and do the work of defending the rights of our neighbors and ensuring that everyone in our community has the opportunity to thrive. I humbly ask for your support, so that I can continue in this vital role. Support my Campaign My re-election campaign is about fighting for […]
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 […]
November Legislative Update
Dear Friends, I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. Though it’s a difficult time to feel thankful and optimistic about the direction of our country, I am confident in the direction of our community here. I know from my work at Foodlink that, year after year, as the requests for food assistance spike during the holiday season, our community comes together to support our neighbors. Rochester is a resilient city. I am committed to working as hard as I can to keep fostering […]
October Legislative Update
Dear friends, Let me start by encouraging everyone to get involved in the presidential election in any way you can. Make calls. Send texts or postcards. Come join me on a bus to Pennsylvania next weekend to knock on doors. And of course VOTE! October Legislation I want to provide an exciting legislative update from our October City Council meeting. I have been advocating for months to introduce School Bus Stop-Arm Cameras to Rochester, and it passed last week. To read the full legislation […]
The Rochester Public Market – September Update
Dear friends, Fall is here. The weather has changed. Red Wings season is over. And the Public Market is full of apples! On this last day of September, I want to take a moment to give an update on a project I’ve been working on for a while and how it is starting to bear fruit. Photo Credit: cityofrochester.gov Investing in the Public Market has always been a priority of mine as a Councilmember. The market is a lifeline for many people who struggle […]
Summer Update — Vision Zero and More
Dear friends, Wishing everyone a happy Independence Day! With the summer heating up, I encourage everyone to utilize the incredible amenities in this community including “Cool Sweep.” I want to share a few legislative updates, starting with the huge announcement we made a few weeks ago about Rochester becoming a “Vision Zero” city. See coverage in the Rochester Beacon and on WXXI Connections. Driving, walking, and biking in Rochester has become markedly more dangerous in the last several years, reflecting national trends. Fatal crashes and […]
