City of Rochester

Rochester, N.Y. is located on the southern shore of Lake Ontario. The City government provides services to over 210,000 residents. Over time, Rochester has collected many nicknames such as “the Flour City,” “the Flower City,” “the World’s Image Center,” and most recently “the Photonics Capital of the World.” As a city, Rochester is globally identified as the home of innovation. The city hosts industries in many areas, including and medical-research and imaging. The area is popular for numerous outstanding universities such as the University of Rochester (UR) and the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). Both universities are known for their incredible research programs. Well known employers including Paychex, Inc. and Wegmans Food Market Inc. are headquartered in the greater Rochester area. Mayor Lovely A. Warren serves as chief executive of the City government administration in a “strong mayor” system of government. The nine-member City Council, consisting of four district members and five at-large members, provides legislative and budgetary oversight. Mayor Warren was elected mayor in November, 2013 and took office in January, 2014 becoming the youngest and first female mayor in Rochester history. Under Mayor Warren’s leadership, the Administration strives to make Rochester a leading city in creating more jobs, safer and more vibrant neighborhoods and improving educational outcomes for city students. To learn more, please call (585-428-5990) or visit www.cityofrochester.gov.