Mayor· 2022-2029
Malik D. Evans
Rochester
About
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.
Campaign promises (1)
- public-safetyThe mayor announced new investments aimed at improving Rochester Animal Services.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 5
- Total speaking time
- 55:14
- Avg per meeting
- 11:03
- Segments
- 1108
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Top issues during term (20)(Development)
Historic Preservation and Architectural Standards
Property values and renovation costs may be impacted by mandatory historic material standards such as Simulated Divided Lites.
Peace Village Agreement Review
The city is appropriating $1.6 million for the Peace Village pallet shelter project.
Affordable Housing and Homeownership Initiatives
Includes state grant funding and project investments for affordable housing construction.
Terrence Building Demolition and Environmental Abatement
A $20 million state grant passes through the city budget with developer-guaranteed cost overruns.
24-hour drive-through on Lyell Avenue
No direct city cost; expanded restaurant operations may add modest local economic activity.
Comprehensive Plan Real Estate Sale
Property sales revenue for the city was deferred or lost.
commercial development proposal
The city could see new sales-tax revenue and property investment, but neighbors may bear added traffic and infrastructure costs.
data center development
It could bring a nice boost to the local economy, but it might also drive up energy demands and utility costs.
Multi-Family Senior Housing Development on Scio Street
Investment in affordable senior housing infrastructure and community revitalization.
Special Event Funding and Summer Music Festival Restructuring
Allocates city support for the 2026 Rochester International Jazz Festival.
Commercial Gas Station Redevelopment on Monroe Avenue
Private commercial investment in commercial corridor site redevelopment.
Annual Action Plan and Community Development Funds
Allocates millions in federal and local funds for neighborhood housing and community programs.
Emergency Demolitions and Blight Mitigation
Emergency demolitions cost millions, with individual incidents like Otis Street exceeding $1 million.
Susan B. Anthony Museum and House Interpretive Center Expansion
Private investment supporting cultural tourism and educational facilities in the museum district.
Inner Loop North Transformation and Community Engagement
Multi-million dollar engineering and transformation initiative supported by state and federal funding.
Rochester Land Bank 2025 Annual Report
Includes $2 million in state Land Bank Initiative funding and various grant allocations.
Affordable Housing Development at 125 Charlotte Street
The project utilizes block-by-block grant funding to subsidize construction costs, aiming for sales prices between $175,000 and $200,000 for households at 60% AMI.
Bull's Head Revitalization Project and Minority Contracting Concerns
Multi-million dollar project funded through federal, state, and city bond sources.
Proposed Sale of Former School No. 29
Prevents immediate sale revenue and building repurposing by the prospective educational buyer.
Downtown Property Acquisition on Franklin Court
Approximately $300,000 allocated for property acquisition.
Decisions during term (17)
Recorded while Evans was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.