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Councilmember At-Large· 2022-2029

Mitch Gruber

Rochester

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Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
28
Total speaking time
3:59:14
Avg per meeting
8:33
Segments
3708

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑Jul 2026[45]

elections

No direct costs here, but future council spending priorities could shift depending on who wins.

high→Jan 2026[33]

Historic Preservation and Architectural Standards

Property values and renovation costs may be impacted by mandatory historic material standards such as Simulated Divided Lites.

critical→Sep 2026[28]

Zoning Code Alignment Project (ZAP)

Affects long-term land use and property development values across the city.

medium↑Oct 2026[25]

crime statistics

Lower crime usually means a boost in property values and local business, keeping your hard-earned money working for you.

high↑May 2026[22]

Automated Bus Patrol and Traffic Enforcement Revenue

Grant-funded pedestrian safety enforcement program.

high↓May 2026[22]

Parking Area Regulations and Lot Coverage Limits

Private investment in commercial property infrastructure.

critical↑May 2026[22]

Lead Service Line Replacement Project

Involves a $14,000,000 municipal bond issuance matched by federal infrastructure grant funding.

high→Feb 2026[21]

Police Officer Candidate Disqualifications and Appeals

Impacts police recruitment pipeline and staffing levels.

medium↑Jun 2026[20]

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.

critical↑Apr 2026[18]

Police Accountability Board Restructuring and Oversight

Null

critical→Sep 2026[17]

Peace Village Agreement Review

The city is appropriating $1.6 million for the Peace Village pallet shelter project.

medium↑Aug 2026[17]

police shooting

Potential lawsuits and settlements could hit taxpayers hard if liability is established.

high↑Oct 2026[15]

Terrence Building Demolition and Environmental Abatement

A $20 million state grant passes through the city budget with developer-guaranteed cost overruns.

critical↑Apr 2026[15]

Affordable Housing and Homeownership Initiatives

Includes state grant funding and project investments for affordable housing construction.

medium↑Oct 2026[15]

Golisano Way street memorialization

No direct cost to residents — it's an honorary renaming on the city's Official Map.

high↑Aug 2026[12]

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.

high↓May 2026[12]

Commercial Signage and Property Improvements

Supports local business visibility and property investment.

high↑Jan 2026[12]

Compensation Policy Commission and Council Governance Reforms

Determines future elected official compensation structures.

high↑May 2026[12]

Fire Department Operational Readiness and Medical Response

$2,167,000 bond authorization.

high↑Jul 2026[12]

Solid Waste Fleet Modernization

$4,900,000 bond issuance

Decisions during term (739)

Recorded while Gruber was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved5-0Oct 26, 2026

Official Map Amendment — 'Golisano Way' (OMA-001-26-27)

approved5-0Oct 26, 2026

Special Permit — ecoATM kiosk at PriceRite (E-008-26-27)

approved5-0Oct 26, 2026

Special Permit — additional drive-through lane and 24-hour operation (E-009-26-27)

approvedOct 20, 2026

Approval of September 22 and October 6 Meeting Minutes

approvedOct 20, 2026

Introductory No. 355: Sale of Real Estate

approvedOct 20, 2026

Introductory No. 356: Rochester Land Bank Corporation Agreement

approvedOct 20, 2026

Introductory No. 357: Terence Building Demolition

approvedOct 20, 2026

Introductory No. 358: Property Acquisition Compliance Services

approvedOct 20, 2026

Introductory No. 359: Monroe County Inter-Municipal Agreement for Lead Paint Prevention

tabledOct 20, 2026

Introductory No. 360: High Falls Business Improvement District District Plan Amendment

approvedOct 20, 2026

Introductory No. 361: Rezoning 30 Elmerston Road

approvedOct 20, 2026

Introductory No. 362: Rezoning 965 North Goodman Street and 576 Bay Street

approvedOct 20, 2026

Introductory No. 363: Raise Recommendations Oversight Agreement

approvedOct 20, 2026

Introductory No. 364: Financial Empowerment Center and Our Future Fund Agreements

approvedOct 20, 2026

Introductory No. 366: Financial Education for Our Future Fund

approvedOct 20, 2026

Introductory No. 366 (Duplicate Reading): Financial Empowerment Center

approvedOct 20, 2026

Introductory No. 367: Supervisory Skills Training Programs

approvedOct 20, 2026

Introductory No. 368: Computer Training Services

approvedOct 20, 2026

Introductory No. 369: 2026 Rock and Rollout Holiday Village Event

approvedOct 20, 2026

Introductory No. 370: Library Construction Grants

Voting record (69)

64 yes5 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Introductory No. 376: Appointment of Compensation Policy Commission Members

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Peace Village Agreement and Appropriation (Intro 326)

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

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

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

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)

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Bond Ordinance for Parcel 5 Phased Implementation project

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Bond Ordinance for Blue Cross Arena Bowl Seating Replacement Project — Phase 1

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Bond Ordinance for Gardiner Firehouse Roof Replacement Project

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Amending Bond Ordinance of the City of Rochester

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Bond Ordinance for 2026 LED Upgrades and Pole Replacement Project

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Bond Ordinance for 15 General Fund Motor Equipment items

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Bond Ordinance for 10 Local Works Motor Equipment items

Voted yesJul 16, 2026

Int. No. 304. Gun Involved Violence Elimination Grant Agreements

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

Adoption of the 2026-27 Municipal Budget

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

Adoption of the 2026-27 School District Budget Estimates

As a symbolic vote, wanted to give a tip of the cap and sign of hope for Dr. Rosser.

Voted yesMay 19, 2026

Table action on sale of School No. 29

Voted yesMay 19, 2026

Motion to amend Int. No. 176

Voted yesMay 19, 2026

Motion to TABLE Int. No. 104

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

Introductory Number 97: High Falls BID District Plan Amendment

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

Introductory Number 98: High Falls BID Budget and Assessments

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

Introductory Number 99: East Avenue / Alexander Street Entertainment District

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

Introductory Number 100: South Avenue / Alexander Street Open Space District

Voted noApr 21, 2026

Introductory Number 104: Sale of Former School No. 29

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

Introductory Number 103: Sale of 125 Charlotte Street

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

Introductory Number 109: Parking Areas Operating and Maintenance Costs

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

Introductory Number 113: Willie Walker Lightfoot R Center Bond Ordinance

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

Introductory Number 116: Monroe Firehouse Mechanical Upgrades Bond

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

Introductory Number 118: Stone Street Reconstruction Bond Ordinance

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

Introductory Number 120: Care and Embellishment of Street Malls

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

Introductory Number 121: Streetscape Enhancements Assessments

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

Introductory Number 122: Main Street Improvements Downtown Enhancement District

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

Introductory Number 126: Water Main Cleaning and Lining Bond

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

Introductory Number 127: Rochester Riverside Convention Center Modernization

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

Introductory Number 130: Public Market Snow Removal and Security Services

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

Introductory Number 134: Confirmation of NBD Commissioner Erik Frisch

Voted yesMar 24, 2026

Authorizing an agreement for the 2026 Rochester International Jazz Festival

Voted yesMar 24, 2026

Bond Ordinance for Rochester City School District building improvements

Voted yesMar 24, 2026

Home Rule Message for Daniel Rizzo retirement system membership

Voted yesMar 24, 2026

Charter Amendment for Compensation Policy Commission

Voted yesMar 24, 2026

Animal Services Kennel Replacement Bond Ordinance

Voted yesMar 24, 2026

Blue Cross Arena Elevator Modernization Bond Ordinance

Voted yesMar 24, 2026

Main Street Commons Demolition and Restoration Bond Ordinance

Voted yesMar 12, 2026

that this Special Recognition be approved

Voted noMar 12, 2026

that this Ordinance be adopted

Voted yesMar 12, 2026

that this Presentation be held to the City Council

Voted yesMar 12, 2026

that this Resolution be approved

Voted yesMar 12, 2026

that this Ordinance be approved

Voted noMar 12, 2026

that this Local Law be adopted

Voted yesMar 12, 2026

that this Local Law be amended

Voted yesMar 12, 2026

Parks Department Travel Authorization (INT-0008)

Voted yesMar 12, 2026

U.S. 250th Anniversary Communication (INT-0009)