Four City Council members set hearings on reassessment
Public meetings on the city's reassessment process are set for May 28 and June 4. (File photo: WHEC)
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Four City Council members are planning on hosting a series of hearings on Rochester’s reassessment, on May 28 and June 4. Both will be held at 6 p.m. in City Council chambers.
The reassessment has been a source of contention with property owners concerned over the value of their properties, after median home sales jumped dramatically from this time five years ago. Tax rates in next year’s proposed budget are down for most people, however. The budget goes to Council for approval next month, with budget hearings set for May 29, 30 and 31.
The May 28 and June 4 meetings are being hosted by Council members Willie Lightfoot Sr., Mary Lupien, Stanley Martin and Kim Smith. You can sign up to speak by calling City Council in advance at (585) 428-7538 until 4:30 p.m. the day of the hearing or emailing to Council@CityofRochester.gov.