Rochester Business Alliance Endorses Richards
Mar 24, 2011 No Comments ›› admin"...we believe there is one candidate who stands out, one candidate who can truly deliver results. And that is Tom Richards.” - Rochester Business Alliance
Continue ReadingDemocrat & Chronicle Endorses Richards for Mayor
Mar 21, 2011 Comments Off adminThe D&C endorsed Tom Richards proclaiming, "Richards is exceptionally qualified to be mayor at this moment in Rochester's history. The city faces enormous problems, in finances, in economic development, in education. Richards is smart, tough, thoughtful, passionate about the City of Rochester, and an excellent administrator."
Continue ReadingWatch Tom on the Mayoral Debate hosted by Channel 8 WROC
Mar 21, 2011 No Comments ›› adminNews 8 hosted a mayoral debate on Wednesday. Candidates Bill Johnson, Tom Richards and Alex White each took part in the 1-hour debate. The session was moderated by News 8's Kevin Doran and Maureen McGuire. Watch the debate here
Continue ReadingTransparency in Midtown Development vs. Secrets in Failed Fast Ferry
Mar 19, 2011 Comments Off adminTry as he might, Bill Johnson cannot rewrite history. Mr. Johnson now claims that the PAETEC deal is not transparent and clear to the public. Let's compare: The dollar-per-year, 40-year lease of the Port Terminal that Bill Johnson negotiated and signed was done in secret. He said it was not subject to the ...
Continue ReadingVideo: Tom Richards meets Editorial Board
Mar 15, 2011 Comments Off adminWatch live streaming video from rocvideo at livestream.com
Continue ReadingCity Newspaper Endorses Richards for Mayor
Mar 15, 2011 No Comments ›› adminRead the article and the interviews with all candidates.
Continue ReadingSETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT ABOUT FUNDED PROJECTS
Mar 14, 2011 Comments Off adminOn March 10, 2011, Bill Johnson claimed he would not start projects until they are fully funded. A 2006 audit by the State Comptroller, assessing the City of Rochester’s involvement with the Fast Ferry, proves otherwise. In a section entitled, “Failure to Exercise Due Diligence,” the Comptroller concluded: “City officials should have heeded several red flags ...
Continue ReadingSetting the Record Straight about Economic Development
Mar 9, 2011 Comments Off admin“I said I will want to go back, pick up on a plan of progress that we were on.” – Bill Johnson, 3/9/2011 Downtown – Everybody’s neighborhood Under Bob Duffy and Tom Richards leadership, Downtown is finally turning around. Since 2006, office vacancy in downtown Rochester has declined by over a third (rochesterdowntown.com). Midtown Rising Midtown was in ...
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Watch Tom’s interview on the Minority Reporter
Feb 21, 2011 No Comments ›› adminPauline McCleary interviews mayoral candidate and Democratic nominee, Tom Richards.
Continue ReadingCity Newspaper Interview of Tom Richards
Jan 22, 2011 Comments Off NicholeTom Richards, who is running for mayor, says the downtown Rochester of the future will feature a combination of office and business space, residences, and entertainment. He answers some of the following questions: Does the city's relationship with the neighborhoods need strengthening? And are you the guy to do it, given your background? The thinking about downtown ...
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