Council President (At-Large)· 2022-2029
Miguel A. Meléndez, Jr.
Rochester
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 26
- Total speaking time
- 4:09:30
- Avg per meeting
- 9:36
- Segments
- 4319
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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 Jr. was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Special Permit for Gas Station Redevelopment at 417-425 Monroe Avenue
Int. No. 275. Authorizing an agreement relating to intranet City website development
Appropriating 2026-27 Annual Action Plan funds and authorizing agreements for the Business Development Financial Assistance Program
Appropriating 2026-27 Annual Action Plan funds and authorizing agreements for the HOME Rochester Program Management and the Community Housing Development Organization Reserve programs
Authorizing an agreement with NextCorps, Inc. for economic development services
Authorizing an agreement with Greater Rochester Enterprise, Inc. for economic development services
Appropriating funds and authorizing an amendatory agreement relating to the Lake Ontario Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative projects along the Genesee River
Bond Ordinance of the City of Rochester, New York authorizing the issuance of $1,300,000 Bonds of said City to finance a cleanup and site preparation project for the Olean-Kennedy Redevelopment Area
Authorizing agreement relating to a cleanup and site preparation project for the Olean-Kennedy Redevelopment Area
Authorizing an grant agreement related to Developmental Disabilities Accessible Transportation
Authorizing an agreement for youth professional development
Olean Kennedy Redevelopment Cleanup and Preparation
Accessible Transportation Grant for Developmental Disabilities
Youth Professional Development Agreement Amendment
Int. No. 182: Appropriating 2026-27 Annual Action Plan funds for Business Development
Int. No. 200: Authorizing agreement with NextCorps for economic development services
Int. No. 201: Authorizing agreement with Greater Rochester Enterprise for economic development services
Voting record (0)(Development)
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