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Rochester City Council approved an updated resolution supporting annexation of nearly 190 acres northeast of the city.
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Should Rochester expand city limits to allow more new housing developments?
The local council unanimously passed a new pledge to model respectful behavior during future public meetings.
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Do you believe campaign appearances by national political figures influence your decision in local elections?
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will attend a campaign event for Jake Johnson this weekend.
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Do you support federal spending on mass deportations if it increases the tax burden in your area?
A mobile billboard in Rochester highlights Economic Policy Institute estimates regarding the taxpayer cost of deportations.
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Do you feel your local government effectively communicates information about public programs in your community?
The city aims to connect residents with affordable recreation programs through a new outreach effort.
Rochester reporting spans government operations, legislative sessions, voter trends and the implementation of new policy. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Civic decisions often shift with the budget cycle, which acts as a primary constraint on local initiatives. Policy discourse and electoral results serve as the most consistent topics of coverage.
