For Immediate Release:
Thursday, June 17, 2021
City
Council Passes 2021-22 Budget for City
and Rochester City School District
At Tuesday night’s Council Meeting, the Rochester City Council passed the City
of Rochester’s FY 2021-22 proposed budget, in a vote of 5-4 with Councilmembers
Malik Evans, Mitch Gruber, Mary Lupien, and Jose Peo voting in
opposition.
“I am pleased that taxes will decrease by $36.05 for City
homeowners, all while maintaining city services and amenities,” said Council
President Loretta Scott. “I appreciate the work and the patience that the
Administration has demonstrated in preparing the proposed budget for the
Council in spite of the challenges associated with the pandemic this past year.
Thank you for your dedication and commitment to the citizens of Rochester. I am
also grateful to my colleagues for their thorough and exhaustive review of the
budget, one that ensures that the City will remain fiscally sound.”
The Council voted to pass the Rochester City School District FY 2021-22 Budget.
The Council voted 7-1-1 with Councilmember Jose Peo voting in opposition and
Councilmember LaShay Harris abstaining from the vote as an employee of the
District.
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Media Contact: Condenessa Brown: condenessa.brown@cityofrochester.gov