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The overarching issue surrounding the development is trust. Because there are little local regulations for gun ranges currently, there is little recourse for residents once it is built.
Much of this stems from a system of a handshake and a wink instead of rigorous, reviewed, and enforced contracts.
Our public schools are the only institutions with the commitment, capacity, and the legal obligation to teach all children.
When a line is drawn to say that some things should not be posted on social media, who determines where that line sits?
As the current influx of millennials becomes older and starts families, rentals no longer are ideal.
Differences are inevitable, and how we handle these differences matters.
We have fought hard for our ride-sharing services and if we could keep that momentum coming, this is my wish list.
An examination of Rochester's policies on immigration enforcement.
This year, as two outstanding design advocacy organizations sunset, I am offering up 9 more ideas to continue the conversation.
If you have ever referenced the Pannekoeken Building, the Days Inn, the Carlton Hotel, or that old building across from Rochester Methodist Hospital, well then you are already well acquainted with one of the only remaining historic hotels in downtown Rochester.
In a competitive world, our city simply cannot carry businesses, no matter how sympathetic, just because those businesses failed to see the future and tried to hide behind a protectionist pact made with local government.
I first met Deb as a fellow middle school parent. She has been a proactive leader in the Rochester education community for many years, and this has helped to make her an effective School Board member.
When visitors see a vibrant, proud and connected community, they will have a stronger desire to come to that community. One group is not more important than the other and we have to be conscious of everyone that touches Rochester in the decisions that we make and in how we hold the design firm accountable.
Affordable housing, splash pads, nightlife, bike lanes, childcare, dog parks and event venues. What Rochester needs more of seems endless. But one amenity that rarely gets mentioned is media. Rochester needs more media of all kinds and it’s up to us to support it.
During the past eight years, Michael Wojcik has been a tireless worker for Rochester. He takes the time necessary to make informed decisions to improve Rochester.
It’s hard to miss talk of affordable housing if you’ve been following the Rochester City Council races this year, and that’s a good thing.
The fact that council dinners are not compensated and are informal ~ no minutes, screams relationship for which Mayor Brede’s dinner meetings seek to maintain. The dinners are indeed a good thing and I applaud Mayor Brede’s leadership!
Rochester is embarking on several generational projects which will set our community’s direction for decades. Never has accessible and transparent government been more important in Rochester’s history.
Rochester Public Schools (RPS) is considering a district-wide change to the school calendar termed "45/15." Under 45/15, schools would start in mid-July, between 45 day periods of instruction, a 15 day break will occur.
Mayor Ardell Brede’s attempt to scuttle Rochester’s investigation into municipal broadband does not serve the city and raises suspicions about where his loyalties lie.
