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Mayor
Malik D. Evans
Mayor2022-2029
Malik D. Evans's campaign focuses on public services and community welfare, highlighted by investments in Rochester Animal Services. As the incumbent mayor, his platform aligns with municipal governance, local coalition building against gun violence, and garnering endorsements from key Democratic leadership.
City council
Miguel A. Meléndez, Jr.
Council President (At-Large)2022-2029
LaShay D. Harris
Vice President, South District2019-2027
Mitch Gruber
Councilmember At-Large2022-2029
LaShunda Leslie-Smith
Councilmember At-Large2026-2029
Stanley Martin
Councilmember At-Large2022-2029
Chiara "KeeKee" Smith
Councilmember At-Large2022-2029
Chiara 'KeeKee' Smith ran as part of the People's Slate platform, focusing her campaign on tenants' rights and anti-poverty initiatives to transform the Rochester City Council.
Mary Lupien
Councilmember, East District2020-2027
Bridget A. Monroe
Councilmember, Northwest District2024-2027
Michael A. Patterson
Councilmember, Northeast District2024-2027
Former officials (1)
Boards & commissions
Sherry Walker-Cowart
Board MemberOrlando Rivera
Board MemberCory Tylenda
Board MemberNicholas Carleton
Planning CommissionerRichard Feldman
Board MemberWayne Harris
Board MemberTimothy Weir
Board MemberJoseph Kilimnick
Board MemberMarilyn Cunningham
Board MemberEugenio Marlin
Planning CommissionerKevin Graham
Board MemberMilton Pichardo
Planning CommissionerNiner Davis
Planning CommissionerCarol Kramer
Board MemberDoug Escher
Board MemberDavid Watson
Planning CommissionerTyrese Bryant
ChairCora Murphy
Vice ChairRev. Marilyn Cunningham
CommissionerEduardo Navarro
Zoning Board of Appeals MemberShanell Jeffries
Zoning Board of Appeals MemberDana Miller
Zoning Board of Appeals MemberHolly Wheeler
Zoning Board of Appeals MemberCity staff
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