To the Citizens of Rochester,

I will not be filing for re-election as your Mayor. This was not an easy decision, but it’s time for me to step away, take a breather, and enjoy spending time with my new grandson. As many of you know, during this past term, I faced the personal challenge of a rare cancer diagnosis. Under the care of an extraordinary team of doctors and nurses in Boston, I am pleased to say that I am well on the road to recovery and feeling good.

It has been a privilege to be supported by this community my entire life—from playing football at Spaulding High School, to serving as a Rochester Police Officer, to becoming your Mayor. I have always worked hard to improve the city that has given me so much.

From reviving our downtown to significantly reducing crime, building a new school, and keeping our taxes the lowest in the region, I am proud of all that we have accomplished together. I am also grateful to have worked alongside so many talented and dedicated public servants at City Hall. We truly have the best municipal team in the state.

Thank you, citizens of Rochester, for your overwhelming support over these past two terms. I look forward to announcing some exciting news in the coming months about how I can continue serving the people of Rochester.

Sincerely,

Mayor Paul Callaghan