Mayor Evans declares state of Rochester resilient, robust and ready.

This City of Rochester meeting, held on April 16, 2026, featured Mayor Malik Evans delivering a comprehensive State of the City address. The mayor highlighted the city's resilience, robust community efforts, and readiness for future challenges. Key procurement and development topics included significant investments in affordable and market-rate housing totaling over $1.5 billion, with projects such as the $330 million renovation of Andrews Terrace and multiple new housing developments. The city has also attracted more than $180 million in business investments since 2022, including a nearly $19 million expansion of QED Technologies and the relocation of Reju, a sustainable fabric recycling company, to Eastman Business Park. Infrastructure projects exceeding $500 million have been initiated or completed since 2022, creating approximately 5,000 construction jobs. Environmental remediation efforts and lead service line replacements were also noted. Additionally, the mayor discussed workforce development initiatives, including the School to Career Opportunity Task Force aimed at closing the skills gap in key industries. While no specific contract awards or RFPs were mentioned, the address outlined major capital improvement projects, budget allocations, and public-private partnerships shaping Rochester's economic and physical transformation.