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ROCHESTER — A variety of viewpoints can surround any decision made by city officials.
With that in mind, candidates for three Rochester City Council seats were asked: How do you plan to ensure community members feel they are heard and their voices are included in the decisions made by city officials?
Here's what they had to say:
Ward 1
Andy Hemenway
Patrick Keane
Ward 3
Vangie Castro
Norman Wahl
Ward 5
Saida Omar
Shaun Palmer
Candidates for council seats on Nov. 8 ballot were asked for video responses describing the qualities of an ideal council member and what prompted them to run for office.
Candidates for council seats on Nov. 8 ballot were asked for video responses related to how they think city funds should be spent in parks and other city recreation facilities.
Candidates for council seats on Nov. 8 ballot were asked to provide video responses related to what they see as key priorities for developing an annual spending plan.
Candidates for council seats on Nov. 8 ballot were asked to provide video responses related to what they see as priorities for Destination Medical Center in the next four years.
Candidates for council seats on Nov. 8 ballot were asked to provide video responses related to what they see as the city’s role in supporting the creation of affordable housing.
Candidates for council seats on Nov. 8 ballot were asked to provide video responses related to Rochester Public Utilities' plan to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2031.
Candidates for Rochester council seats on Nov. 8 ballot were asked to provide video responses regarding proposed plans for Silver Lake Park changes.
Candidates for Rochester council seats on Nov. 8 ballot were asked to provide video responses regarding how they can help community members feel their voices are included in the decisions made by city officials.
Candidates for Rochester council seats on Nov. 8 ballot were asked to provide video responses regarding what they believe the city needs to prioritize when considering bike and pedestrian infrastructure for city streets.
Candidates for Rochester council seats on Nov. 8 ballot were asked to provide video responses related to what they see as a primary goal for the city of Rochester to achieve next year.
