First hour: Candidates for Rochester City Council, Northwest District
Second hour: Update on the "Time to Educate" project
Our series of conversations with candidates for Rochester City Council continues with candidates for the Northwest District – the seat being vacated by current Councilwoman Molly Clifford. In our first half hour, we’re joined by Jose Peo, a veteran, mortgage loan officer, and vice president of the Charlotte Community Association. Then in our second half hour, former judge Leticia Astacio discusses her campaign and why she has decided to run for Council. The candidates will answer our questions and yours.
*Candidate LaShana Boose was unavailable to participate in any of the dates and times we offered for a discussion.
Then in our second hour, when the Democrat and Chronicle launched its Time to Educate project one year ago, its reporters and editors could not foresee the current debate waged over a possible state takeover of the Rochester City School District. Time to Educate was designed to help the community find solutions to improve Rochester’s failing schools. Throughout a year of reporting, the team learned that solutions won’t be sustainable without deep, systemic change. Could that be a state takeover? We’re joined by D&C reporters and educators who discuss what they learned through their work. They also weigh in on plans released by Mayor Lovely Warren, Assembly member Harry Bronson, and Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bob Duffy. In studio:
- Julie Philipp, senior engagement editor for the Democrat and Chronicle
- Mike Kilian, executive editor for the Democrat and Chronicle
- Justin Murphy, education reporter for the Democrat and Chronicle
- Erica Bryant, columnist for the Democrat and Chronicle
