The Rochester City Council has voted 6 to 3 to approve the budget for the fiscal year that begins next month.
Mayor Malik Evans says the budget reflects his administration’s priorities. Those include Public Safety through intervention, prevention and suppression; Strengthening Neighborhoods with increased home ownership and affordable housing; and strategic investments in infrastructure, including the Inner Loop North and the Riverway
The city will spend $627 million dollars in the coming year -- an increase of more than 9 percent over the current budget. There is no change in the tax levy.
The three "no" votes were cast by Mary Lupien, Kim Smith, and Stanley Martin.