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Help Re-Elect Molly Dennis for Rochester Ward 6 through Authentic Awareness, Transparency is Trust, and Compassionate Connections
1. Collaboration with Compassion
2. Live in a Green, Safe and Affordable City
3. Transparency is Trust. Commitment to Government Accountability and Integrity
We connect through stories. Here is mine. I would love to hear yours! molly4rochester@gmail.com
What an awesome opportunity to have the world's best hospital and amazing public education institutions like the University of Minnesota invest in our community. It has always been my focus to find creative ways to partner and build our infrastructure and increase accessible transit and more affordable housing.
Collaboration and partnership are essential as our city continues to grow. With open minds more opportunities will arise to allow for partnerships in essential city and environmental projects. As a schoolteacher, I have been an advocate for mental health and people of all abilities. I know firsthand the need for increased places of belonging for youth, seniors and all residents with special needs. Read More ...
Many neighbors in Ward 6 are struggling to stay in their homes with rising costs and taxation. Rochester has a dire housing crisis that needs collaboration, commitment, and creativity to create permanent affordable housing. When my children and I faced financial challenges, we waited in line at CFR (Community Food Response) listening to stories of neighbors who worked multiple jobs yet still could not afford their increasing rent/mortgage. When I volunteer at the Warming Center, I listen to barriers of people experiencing homelessness. The main challenge is simply the lack of affordable housing. In addition to firsthand listening to struggles, I have reviewed research like the Maxfield study, and connected with leaders in different levels of government share ideas, combine resources, and utilize existing tools, like grants, state/federal programs, and TIF (tax increment financing). Read More ...
Please learn about your ward representatives by looking up Councilmembers' bio on the City of Rochester website rochestermn.gov (click on "Government" then "Councilmembers"). This is also a wonderful resource for our City. While on the website, please also look at past meetings including my voting record for the last four years. You will see that my voting record has proven that I have advocated strongly to amplify your voice and needs on City Council.
In addition to prioritizing safety like this issue, my allegiance is also to affordable housing, parks, pools, mental health, environmental sustainability, protecting your tax dollars, cutting departments/consultant wasteful spending, demanding governmental transparency, and being a strong and unwavering voice for nearly 20,000 Ward 6 residents on City Council. Read More ...