Councilmember, Northwest District· 2024-2027
Bridget A. Monroe
Rochester
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 27
- Total speaking time
- 2:29:57
- Avg per meeting
- 5:33
- Segments
- 2500
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Top issues during term (20)
elections
No direct costs here, but future council spending priorities could shift depending on who wins.
Historic Preservation and Architectural Standards
Property values and renovation costs may be impacted by mandatory historic material standards such as Simulated Divided Lites.
Zoning Code Alignment Project (ZAP)
Affects long-term land use and property development values across the city.
crime statistics
Lower crime usually means a boost in property values and local business, keeping your hard-earned money working for you.
Automated Bus Patrol and Traffic Enforcement Revenue
Grant-funded pedestrian safety enforcement program.
Parking Area Regulations and Lot Coverage Limits
Private investment in commercial property infrastructure.
Lead Service Line Replacement Project
Involves a $14,000,000 municipal bond issuance matched by federal infrastructure grant funding.
Police Officer Candidate Disqualifications and Appeals
Impacts police recruitment pipeline and staffing levels.
state investment
It injects a fresh pool of state dollars right into our local economy to fund city projects without putting the squeeze on your wallet.
Police Accountability Board Restructuring and Oversight
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Peace Village Agreement Review
The city is appropriating $1.6 million for the Peace Village pallet shelter project.
police shooting
Potential lawsuits and settlements could hit taxpayers hard if liability is established.
Terrence Building Demolition and Environmental Abatement
A $20 million state grant passes through the city budget with developer-guaranteed cost overruns.
Affordable Housing and Homeownership Initiatives
Includes state grant funding and project investments for affordable housing construction.
Golisano Way street memorialization
No direct cost to residents — it's an honorary renaming on the city's Official Map.
building safety enforcement
Taxpayers could dodge a massive emergency response bill, though the property owner is likely looking at heavy compliance costs or potential loss of revenue.
Commercial Signage and Property Improvements
Supports local business visibility and property investment.
Compensation Policy Commission and Council Governance Reforms
Determines future elected official compensation structures.
Fire Department Operational Readiness and Medical Response
$2,167,000 bond authorization.
Solid Waste Fleet Modernization
$4,900,000 bond issuance
Decisions during term (739)
Recorded while Monroe was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Official Map Amendment — 'Golisano Way' (OMA-001-26-27)
Special Permit — ecoATM kiosk at PriceRite (E-008-26-27)
Special Permit — additional drive-through lane and 24-hour operation (E-009-26-27)
Approval of September 22 and October 6 Meeting Minutes
Introductory No. 355: Sale of Real Estate
Introductory No. 356: Rochester Land Bank Corporation Agreement
Introductory No. 357: Terence Building Demolition
Introductory No. 358: Property Acquisition Compliance Services
Introductory No. 359: Monroe County Inter-Municipal Agreement for Lead Paint Prevention
Introductory No. 360: High Falls Business Improvement District District Plan Amendment
Introductory No. 361: Rezoning 30 Elmerston Road
Introductory No. 362: Rezoning 965 North Goodman Street and 576 Bay Street
Introductory No. 363: Raise Recommendations Oversight Agreement
Introductory No. 364: Financial Empowerment Center and Our Future Fund Agreements
Introductory No. 366: Financial Education for Our Future Fund
Introductory No. 366 (Duplicate Reading): Financial Empowerment Center
Introductory No. 367: Supervisory Skills Training Programs
Introductory No. 368: Computer Training Services
Introductory No. 369: 2026 Rock and Rollout Holiday Village Event
Introductory No. 370: Library Construction Grants
Voting record (70)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Introductory No. 376: Appointment of Compensation Policy Commission Members
Executive Session on Litigation and Personnel
Peace Village Agreement and Appropriation (Intro 326)
Int. No. 338. Bond Ordinance of the City of Rochester, New York authorizing the issuance of $850,000 Bonds of said City to finance a portion of the costs of the Rundel Memorial Library Elevator Modernization Project
Int. No. 342. Bond Ordinance of the City of Rochester, New York authorizing the issuance of $14,000,000 Bonds of said City to finance a portion of the costs of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act — Lead Service Line Replacement Project (Federal Fiscal Year 2025)
Bond Ordinance for Parcel 5 Phased Implementation project
Bond Ordinance for Blue Cross Arena Bowl Seating Replacement Project — Phase 1
Bond Ordinance for Gardiner Firehouse Roof Replacement Project
Amending Bond Ordinance of the City of Rochester
Bond Ordinance for 2026 LED Upgrades and Pole Replacement Project
Bond Ordinance for 15 General Fund Motor Equipment items
Bond Ordinance for 10 Local Works Motor Equipment items
Int. No. 304. Gun Involved Violence Elimination Grant Agreements
Adoption of the 2026-27 Municipal Budget
Adoption of the 2026-27 School District Budget Estimates
Symbolic vote highlighting flaws in the system and reductions in social-emotional supports.