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Municipal Zoning Modernization Act to Change Rochester Housing Approvals
Rochester residents may see shifts in new housing permits and local property assessments once the state measure takes effect in 2027.
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Rochester School Infrastructure Bond Referendum: Effects on Local Education Facilities and City Budget
The November ballot asks residents to approve borrowing for school repairs that would draw from city reserves without raising property taxes in the current fiscal year.
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Rochester City Council Adopts Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance for New Multifamily Projects
The measure requires 15 percent of units in qualifying developments to meet affordability targets, applying first to sites near the Inner Loop and East Main Street corridors.
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Rochester's Budget Squeeze: How Tax and Spending Decisions Shape Local Jobs and Services
As Rochester officials wrestle with rising costs and flat revenue, decisions about where to cut or invest will directly affect everything from pothole repairs to library hours to the jobs available to residents.