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Evan Dawson talks about what matters to you on Connections. Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections. For transcripts, please email our Move to Include team with a link to the episode.

2025 WXXI

Evan Dawson talks about what matters to you on Connections. Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections. For transcripts, please email our Move to Include team with a link to the episode.

2025 WXXI
42hr 22min
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Rochester Mayor Malik Evans and City Council leaders on the city budget

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July 10, 202551min 5sec

Rochester Mayor Malik Evans is joined by the president of City Council and the council finance chair to discuss the recent city budget. Guest host Gino Fanelli leads the conversation about the city’s focus on housing and economic development, recent debates about GBI (guaranteed basic income), downtown projects, and more. Our guests:

  • Malik Evans, Rochester mayor
  • Miguel A. Meléndez, Jr., president of Rochester City Council
  • Mitch Gruber, finance chair for Rochester City Council

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Rochester Mayor Malik Evans and City Council leaders on the city budget
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