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Connections
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Connections

Members of Rochester City Council discuss the recently passed city budget

By Evan Dawson,
Megan Mack
Published June 30, 2023 at 2:23 PM EDT
Jose Peo and Mary Lupien on "Connections"
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Jose Peo and Mary Lupien on "Connections with Evan Dawson" on June 30, 2023
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We continue our discussions about the city budget with members of Rochester City Council. From public safety to policing to children’s services, we cover a range of issues with our guests.

In studio:

  • Mary Lupien, vice president of Rochester City Council
  • Jose Peo, member of Rochester City Council, Northwest District
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Evan Dawson
Evan Dawson is the host of "Connections with Evan Dawson." He joined WXXI in January 2014 after working at 13WHAM-TV, where he served as morning news anchor. He was hired as a reporter for 13WHAM-TV in 2003 before being promoted to anchor in 2007.
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Megan Mack
Megan Mack is the executive producer of "Connections with Evan Dawson" and live/televised engagement programming.
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