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ROCHESTER — With at least one new Rochester City Council member — and up to three — joining the council next year, candidates on the Nov. 8 ballot were asked about what they'd like to see accomplished in 2023.
In the final of a series of questions with video responses, the candidates were asked: What would you like to see established as a primary goal for the city of Rochester to achieve during 2023?
Here's how they responded:
Ward 1
Patrick Keane
Andy Hemenway
Ward 3
Norman Wahl
Vangie Castro
Ward 5
Shaun Palmer
Saida Omar
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.
