From 2010 to 2021 (2021 rates have been set) the average RPU residential electric bill has gone up 1.68% annually.[…]
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Using P3s to Create a New Library
A world class community should have a world class library. We have a world class award winning team and can[…]
Read more2021 Budget Preview
I commend our team on producing a budget that rises to the challenges of COVID19. Almost every single property in[…]
Read moreBudget Priorities – In Depth
When it comes to establishing a city budget, what do you see as the key priorities and why? Rochester Post[…]
Read moreSewer Plan Adopted
The real affect of this policy will be to save the next generations of taxpayers $400 million in taxes and[…]
Read moreI support reasonable compensation
But fear it will be used to detract from more substantive issues. I am sure some people think that elected[…]
Read moreCivic Theatre 2020 Oversight
I could ramble on for some time about this, but I will simply say that I am both sad and[…]
Read moreElected Official Compensation
I fully expected substantial blow back, when that happens I particularly those of you who have engaged in civil conversation[…]
Read moreCouncilmember Pay FAQ & Discussion
This motion was made and approved by the council 6-1. It takes not action but has staff come back to[…]
Read moreUnderstanding Rochester Finances – Part 3, Infrastructure Efficiency
The best statistic to understand how much operating a city will cost is it’s population density. Most of the costs[…]
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