Government & Politics
Legislature president loses primary race
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Incumbent Sabrina LaMar was defeated by challenger Rose Bonnick in the Democratic primary.
Rochester Beacon (https://rochesterbeacon.com/category/government-politics/page/4/)
Incumbent Sabrina LaMar was defeated by challenger Rose Bonnick in the Democratic primary.
In a packed meeting Tuesday, City Council members voted to reserve $500,000 to examine possibilities for a public utility.
A newcomer to elective politics, Rose Bonnick hopes to unseat County Legislature President Sabrina LaMar. Do primary voters seek a change?
Lawmakers are upset over a new state agreement in the works with the Seneca nation. It could add a license for a casino in the area.
The three measures Rochester City Council recently passed include changes in code enforcement that empower the corporation counsel to seek hefty penalties in court if violations go uncorrected.
After multiple tests, the Monroe County Board of Elections concluded delays were not the result of software issues.
RG&E billing inconsistencies and proposed rate hikes have caused a furor. While activists seek an implementation study for a public takeover of the utility, RG&E sees a solution in improved customer service and smart meters.
The “Get the Lead Out Together” campaign launched this week aims to create a comprehensive water service line inventory and aid replacement efforts.
The Rochester mayor, speaking at an event to honor the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., said his plan for overcoming systemic inequality includes increasing opportunities for home ownership, youth engagement, and entrepreneurship.
In a reader poll, 80 percent supported the indictment of Donald Trump, the first former or sitting U.S. president to face criminal charges.