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Rochester named an All-America City
Rochester named an All-America City
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Rochester has been named an All-America City by the National Civic League, one of 10 cities recognized for civic innovation over the past year.
To enter the contest, cities must showcase three projects that exemplify how a commitment to collaboration, civic engagement, innovation and inclusiveness has helped to address local issues and enhance their communities.
Rochester’s bid included Project HOPE, a neighborhood-driven visioning plan in the El Camino neighborhood; the High Blood Pressure Collaborative, which helps residents address the many health issues associated with high blood pressure through innovated approaches; and the Community Task Force on School Climate, which is dedicated to abolishing the school-to-prison pipeline that entangles far too many youth.
“I am so proud of our city, and I want to express my appreciation to the National Civic League for selecting Rochester as an All-America City,” Mayor Lovely Warren said in a news release. “We are extremely fortunate to live in a community that consistently works together for the greater good of all of our residents.
“I want to especially thank everyone who worked so hard on this presentation and represented our community so beautifully. Thank you for sharing with other cities what we’ve known for a long time — that Rochester is a great place to live and raise a family.”
The All-America City program was established in 1949. Rochester has been recognized on two other occasions, in 1981 and 1998.
The presentation can be seen on the All-America City Awards Facebook page (Rochester’s presentation begins approximately 30 minutes into the video).
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