Ward 4B Coucilor
(running for mayor)
David Walker
Age: 43
Rochester res. 18 yrs.
Occupation: repair engineer at Pratt & Whitney
Public Experience: City Council; former mayor and deputy mayor; Chair of Public Safety Comm.; Chair of Riverwalk Comm.

-If elected, what is the top goal you would like to see accomplished?

Provide leadership to move Rochester in a positive direction to do the people’s business and infrastructure improvements. Revise the Host Community Agreement.

-What kinds of new businesses would you like to see in Rochester?

Bio-tech, medical related and any niche type business that will succeed in the downtown.

-How much do you think the city should invest in the Riverwalk project, to connect the northern and southern sections of the city?

The Riverwalk Project will be funded with private grants and donations so no additional city funding is needed.

-Would you support a request from the Police Department to add more fulltime officers to its staff?

Yes, if the department can justify the increase. Staffing levels need to be evaluated by the Police Commission first to see if they are currently being allocated correctly.

-What would you do to promote the arts in Rochester and support the city’s growing artistic community?

I fully support Artstream Rochester and the Opera House. I also think workforce housing, including artist’s lofts, need to be created in the city.

-What is your favorite event at the Rochester Fair? 

The Giant Pumpkin Contest and the Exposition Building displays.