City of Rochester
News Release
(Monday, April 1, 2019) – Mayor Lovely A. Warren: “Today’s plea is another step in allowing the Rochester Housing Authority to move forward to better meet the needs of its residents. I will continue to work with its leadership to ensure all of our residents have access to quality affordable housing.
As I stated when these charges were filed, no one is above the law. Our legal system has provided justice in this case and I am grateful to our law enforcement officials for their efforts to protect our community.”
Corporation Counsel Tim Curtin: “Due to today’s news, it is important that I reiterate the relationship between the City of Rochester and the Rochester Housing Authority. The City provides no funding to RHA, which is fully funded by the federal government. The RHA commissioners are responsible for overseeing all RHA operations, including, but not limited to, the Authority’s budget, procurement and hiring. Under State Law, the Mayor is responsible for appointing five of the seven Commissioners. The City also has no role or involvement whatsoever regarding Rochester Housing Charities.”
In addition, attached is a letter from Mr. Curtin to Council President Loretta Scott and Mayor Warren regarding the process to fill the vacant City Council seat.
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