Faced with a shrinking tax base, high levels of crime and an eroding economy when he took office in 2006, Mayor Duffy focused his agenda on improving public safety, education, economic development and customer service. He began by assembling a highly professional management team with decades of experience in the private, public and non-profit sectors. His vision of hope, unity and commitment has been embraced by the Rochester community and optimism for our revitalization is at an all-time high.
Mayor Duffy's efforts to make Rochester the best mid-sized city in the U.S. to live, raise a family, visit and grow a business is becoming a reality.
Take a look at what he has accomplished so far: