Rochester City Council attendance woes targeted by new legislation
Written by Site Hub on March 9, 2026
Rochester City Council is considering legislation that would penalize members for repeated unexcused absences from official meetings. The proposal sets an attendance requirement covering regular council meetings, public hearings, and a member’s designated committee meetings. Under the plan described, after two unexcused absences, a councilmember would lose a month of pay for each additional unexcused absence in the same year. The article also references council compensation and notes a scheduled 3% pay increase in 2026, with future increases tied to a commission process. Supporters of the measure said the policy is intended to ensure council work is completed and constituents are represented at meetings.
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Source: WXXI News
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