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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Rochester public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Compensation Policy Commission and Council Governance Reforms
The council appointed members to the new Compensation Policy Commission to evaluate elected officials' salaries, sparking debate over whether independent academic experts should have been included.
City Council Meeting
The Rochester City Council is holding a meeting this Tuesday, which means local decisions and policy updates could be right around the corner. Keep an eye out for news coming out of the session that might affect your daily routine.
Elections
Big shake-ups are coming to the Rochester City Council! Rachel Barnhart is throwing her hat in the ring, while Mary Lupien just announced they won't be running for re-election.
Reservoir Decommissioning
Rochester is looking at shutting down the Highland Park Reservoir to meet federal EPA rules, which means big changes could be coming to your neighborhood water system.
Election Results
Primary election night in Rochester is officially in the books, locking in the final candidate matchups for this fall's local races. If you've been wondering who's moving on to the general election, the dust has finally settled on the latest primary results.
Mayor Priorities
Mayor Malik Evans is doubling down on youth job training as his top priority for his second term. If you live in Rochester, this means local programs and city spending are about to shift to get more young people into the workforce.