The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee has endorsed Mayor Lovely Warren in her campaign for re-election. According to Tim Mason, the Board Chair for the Committee for a Strong Economy, “Each year the Committee for a Strong Economy interviews and endorses candidates it believes will be responsive to the needs of employers and the broader community. This…
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Mayor Lovely A. Warren is urging citizens to exercise their right to vote tomorrow — regardless of which candidate they support. Citizens can check their registration status by visiting the Monroe County Board of Elections Web site http://www2.monroecounty.gov/elections-index.php. Attorneys will be be available at the Monroe County Board of elections for any citizens who feel their right to vote is…
“When I became President of the Rochester Firefighters Local 1071, I took the position that we will support those who support us, not just by campaign rhetoric but by a proven record. In Mayor Lovely Warren, we have a leader who has demonstrated her continued support for the Rochester Fire Department and the community we are sworn to protect.” -Eddie…
Rochester City Council Member Carolee Conklin today endorsed Mayor Lovely Warren and Loretta Scott for the upcoming Democratic primary election. She said, “I am proud to endorse Lovely Warren for Mayor. As our first woman and only the second African American Mayor, Lovely is the embodiment of Rochester’s proud progressive history and she is our best hope for a bright…
Citing her success in creating more jobs, safer and more vibrant neighborhoods and better educational opportunities, CITY Newspaper endorsed Mayor Lovely Warren this morning, calling her the “best choice” to lead Rochester into the next generation. Read the endorsement here This is a key endorsement — CITY is a leading media outlet with its finger on the pulse of our…
Mayor Lovely A. Warren has received the endorsement of 1199 SEIU, a union representing over 2,000 health care workers in Monroe County – a majority of whom live, work, and vote in the City of Rochester. According to Tracy Harrison, the Administrative Organizer for 1199, Mayor Warren has been “a thoughtful and dedicated partner in our fight for working families…
A few years ago on a radio show, Mayor Lovely Warren talked about her vision for building upon the success of the Strong Museum, and the possibility of an indoor water park in Downtown Rochester. Today, we are one great step closer to making her vision a reality. Lots 4 and 5 of the former Inner Loop East, which was…
“The loudest voices will often try and silence the few, but the limited few standing together are the ones that will change the world – history has shown us this time and time again.” – Mayor Lovely A. Warren Lovely Warren has been fighting for jobs in our community over her entire career. In 2012, when she was City Council…
Mayor Lovely Warren submits legislation aimed at reducing the negative impact of absentee landlords on property values in Rochester neighborhoods. The new legislation is part of a comprehensive strategy to strengthen the City’s Nuisance Abatement Point System, in line with Mayor Warren’s goals of creating safer and more vibrant neighborhoods, increasing government transparency, and improving landlord accountability. Speaking at Wednesday’s…
Mayor Lovely Warren announced Monday a new initiative she created to help to fight the heroin and opioid crisis by focusing on treatment, rather than punishment for users. “Street to Treatment” will allow RPD officers to bring citizens believed to be overdosing on heroin or other drugs to Rochester Regional Health’s Evelyn Brandon Center, where they will be given the…
Governor Cuomo recently announced that under Mayor Lovely Warren’s leadership, Rochester is a model for how cities can fight for the environment through policies and programs. In addition, Rochester has been designated a Certified Climate Smart Community and a Clean Energy Community by New York State. Read the article here in the Rochester Business Journal: “Cuomo cites city as a…
As the first African American Woman Mayor, I am beyond thrilled to see Fire Recruit Alissa Turner become a Rochester Fire Fighter. I have been working as Mayor and even before that as City Council President to be sure the Rochester Fire and Police Departments seek recruits that look more like the people they serve. Clearly these efforts are paying…