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Community Action Plan Launched
These four areas of community concern are connected in the fight for equity and justice and housing. They are also connected by the demand for council to prioritize the voices and needs of our community members. Below is a brief explanation of…
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Downtown Rochester Small Businesses say “No BID!”
The following letter in opposition to the creation of a Business Improvement District in Downtown Rochester was signed by over 30 small businesses within the proposed Business Improvement District was read into the record February 20, 2024. Esteemed Members of Rochester City…
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Will Money talk over the People?
Rochester faces a pivotal choice with the proposed BID, as debates reveal deep divides and concerns over democracy and whether money will talk over the people.
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Local Voices Speak Up!
It’s time to take a stand and have a real say in the future of our downtown. You might have heard about the proposed Business Improvement District (BID). While there’s been a lot of talk by a few who stand to profit,…
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New Campaign Challenges RDDC’s BID Proposal
Community Insights Campaign Aims to Amplify Voices Silenced by Biased “Community Engagement” Process ROCHESTER, NY – The BID Education Committee announced Tuesday the launch of the “Local Voices Speak Up” campaign. The community-led campaign will gather and share community feedback on the…