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Connections

Discussing local issues with new leaders in county and city government

Four people sit around a table in a radio studio: (foreground) Michael Yudelson, (background) Miguel Meléndez, Yversha Roman, and (right) Evan Dawson
Megan Mack
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WXXI News
(foreground) Michael Yudelson, (background) Miguel Meléndez, and Yversha Roman on "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, February 1, 2024

For the first time in more than three decades, Democrats control the Monroe County Legislature.

Legislator Yversha Roman was elected as president after a contentious voting process. Legislator Michael Yudelson was selected to serve as majority leader.

Meanwhile, in Rochester City Council, Miguel Meléndez was reelected as president and Councilmember LaShay Harris was elected as vice president.

This hour, sit down with all three leaders to discuss local issues and their visions and goals for the community. Our guests:

*Note: Monroe County Legislature Vice President Mercedes Vazquez Simmons and Rochester City Councilmember LaShay Harris were invited to join this conversation, but were not available.

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.
Megan Mack is the executive producer of "Connections with Evan Dawson" and live/televised engagement programming.