Community Corner
Statement From Rochester City Council President Loretta C. Scott Regarding Today's Court Decision
Court's decision negates the will of citizens of Rochester, and the City Council stands ready to appeal Judge Ark's ruling to higher courts.
May 7, 2020
Last November Rochesterians went to the polls, and 3 out of every 4 voters made the choice to approve a referendum that would establish a transparent and accessible Police Accountability Board. They voted to give this Board the power to investigate complaints, to subpoena information, and to set minimum discipline by establishing a disciplinary matrix, formed with input from the Chief of Police and Locust Club. The Court’s decision negates the will of the citizens of Rochester, and the City Council stands ready to appeal Judge Ark’s ruling to the higher courts. We must operate within the context of our legal system, but the City Council is ready to defend the will of our citizens, and this decision is not the final say.
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