The Democratic and Republican parties each had around 7 percent participation on Tuesday.
Government & Politics
The city’s new ‘chief operating officer’
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On Jan. 1, former Rochester budget director Michael Burns became deputy mayor, with operational oversight for most city departments.
Government & Politics
Fear and loathing in 2024
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Many voters are dreading a presidential rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. And as this year’s race gets set to start with Monday’s Republican caucuses in Iowa, a Rochester Beacon reader survey shows a high level of concern about the nation’s polarized politics.
Government & Politics
Roman elected Monroe County Legislature president
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After a multi-hour recess, an extra day of deliberation, and three failed votes, Yversha Roman finally got the votes she needed to become president of Monroe County Legislature.
Government & Politics
An uncertain start in 2024 for the Monroe County Legislature
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County lawmakers will have their first meeting of the year today, with the Democratic majority still split on who should be president of the legislature.
Government & Politics
Public utility study fails in county vote
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Monroe County lawmakers voted down a proposal to allocate $1 million for a study of a public takeover of RG&E.
Government & Politics
How the Democrats did it
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Monroe County Democrats this week won control of both the executive and legislative branches of county government. Behind their success is a voter enrollment advantage in the suburbs built over the last two decades.
Government & Politics
Bello sweeps to re-election victory
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Unofficial results also showed Monroe County Executive Adam Bello’s fellow Democrats winning a majority in the county Legislature.
Government & Politics
Monroe County’s high-stakes election
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On Nov. 7, the county executive office and all 29 Legislature seats will be up for grabs. The election outcome could put full control of county government in the hands of Democrats or Republicans.
Government & Politics
Bello pulls ahead of Assini in contributions
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The latest campaign disclosure reports show incumbent Adam Bello raised $150,000 and Republican challenger Mark Assini brought in $34,000 from July to October.
Government & Politics
Rochester Mayor appoints senior leaders
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Michael Burns and Patrick Beath will assume the roles of deputy mayor and corporation counsel, respectively, replacing Patrick Cunningham and Linda Kingsley, who will retire at the end of 2023.