Rochester City Council President Loretta C. Scott Releases Statement Regarding The Passing Of Assemblyman David F. Gantt

Press release from the City of Rochester:

July 1 2020

I am profoundly saddened by the passing of David Gantt. I had the pleasure of calling David a close and trusted friend for over 50 years, and I will miss him dearly. Our community has lost a transformative leader, a civil rights pioneer, and a fierce advocate for equity. As the first Black leader from Monroe County elected to state office, David changed the landscape of our community and gave a voice to the disenfranchised. As an elected official, he fought for affordable housing, voting rights, access to healthcare, reliable infrastructure, and safe neighborhoods. This community was like family to David, he offered mentorship, support, guidance, and love. Like his mother, Lena Gantt, he spoke loudly with confidence and clarity, and he never backed down in his pursuit of justice. His legacy will live on through the work of those he inspired and will continue to forge a path towards a more equitable world. My prayers are with his family and all those who loved him. May he rest in peace.

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