Amanda Chestnut
Amanda ChestnutLock 66 Neighbor • Artist, Curator, & Publisher

“I trust Kelly to represent me on City Council because I know she understands that doing the right thing now and serving the community we have is critical for building the community we want.”

Nick Wilbur
Nick WilburHighland Park Neighbor & SEAC Programs Coordinator

“Kelly is a powerhouse activist, an engaged community leader, and a happy warrior through it all. If there’s a table the rest of us aren’t invited to, she’ll pull up a chair and make sure we have a voice - and that’s what will make her a fresh progressive leader on Council.”

Theodore Forsythe
Theodore ForsytheCorn Hill Neighbor • PhD Student Syracuse University

"Kelly is a true advocate for accountability, working against the odds to ensure power serves the people. Her dedication to equity and ethical leadership is exactly what our city needs."

Isabel Rosa
Isabel Rosa19th Ward Neighbor • Organizer and Advocate

"I hold our community dear and very close to my heart. I believe Kelly will do absolutely all she can to help Rochester and its citizens thrive. Our city desperately needs and deserves her to represent and work for us."

SARAH PETERS
SARAH PETERSCharlotte Neighbor • Parent of 3, Grant Writer & Teaching Artist

"Kelly’s deep commitment to investing in our community is evident in her hands-on approach, always seeking ways to collaborate with local organizations and residents to address challenges and create lasting positive change. Her ability to engage with people from all walks of life has allowed her to build trust and foster meaningful relationships across our city. Kelly is a tireless champion for inclusive growth, committed to making decisions that reflect the values and aspirations of the people she serves. I have full confidence that her leadership will continue to strengthen our community and create a brighter future for all."

Amy D'Amico
Amy D'AmicoCommunity Organizer and Advocate

Kelly has been a staunch supporter of housing rights and a trustworthy ally of the people in Rochester suffering from high rents, rising cost of living, and difficulty obtaining and keeping housing. Kelly has been strategic, energetic, and passionate on behalf of our community, and I fully endorse her candidacy.”

Updates

Joy Is Resistance: Filling Raj’s House with Balloons (and Purpose)

This Saturday from noon to 2 PM, we’re doing something a little different. No big sculpture, no public installation—just a house full of balloons and a few friends who believe in building something better. Rajesh & Erica Barnabas, fellow artists with a bold spirits and a wild imaginations, with help from the incredible Jeanne Strazzabosco, …

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Who do you protect? Who do you serve?

Right now, many in our community are living in fear—fear of being detained, deported, or simply disappeared without due process. At the same time, the Police Accountability Board has been stripped of  powers voters overwhelmingly supported, and the influence of federal immigration enforcement is growing stronger inside our own city. We’ve seen RPD officers aid …

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Rochester Residents Protest Avelo Airlines Over ICE Deportation Flights

Chants rang out across the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport as residents, advocates, and faith leaders gathered to protest Avelo Airlines’ contract with ICE. The Houston-based airline has agreed to provide aircraft for deportation flights, prompting fierce backlash from local leaders and immigrant rights organizations. The Western New York Coalition condemned the move, calling …

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