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Censured Rochester council member waiting on investigation before considering next steps

Ward 6's Molly Dennis tells group of residents that she believes council reprimand was discriminatory and without justifiable reason.

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Mayo Civic Center's night lights serve purpose without added city cost

Lights in city-owned building are dimmed but not turned off at night to offer needed protection of asset, while operating agreement has private nonprofit paying utility bill.

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Censured Rochester council member takes new stance on restrictions

Council member Molly Dennis asks other council members to repeat her queries to city staff due to her interpretation of the censure rules.

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Molly Dennis censure followed months of dysfunction, analysis finds

The Post Bulletin reviewed more than 250 pages of City Council emails obtained through a public record request to better understand the lead up to council member Molly Dennis' censure.

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Rochester prepares to investigate discrimination and retaliation claims tied to council member's censure

Outside investigator is being hired to address concerns cited by Rochester City Council member Molly Dennis as examples tied to reprimand are released.

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Kirkpatrick: How Dennis censure happened was unfair

Rochester council member said more time was needed to consider options before March 6 action to reprimand fellow council member

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Rochester city staff says there's no benefit to tracking airline miles

Council member Molly Dennis has cited questions of alleged wrongdoing related to frequent-flier miles as a motivation for recent censure action by council.

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Rochester council recording practice based on location, intent of meetings

Two council sessions have not been recorded in recent months to allow more casual discussion, with concern raised by one member.

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Intimidation cited on both sides amid Rochester council censure

Differing views of council actions are highlighted by decision to reprimand council member Molly Dennis.

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Alleging intimidation, Rochester council censures member

Council members say Molly Dennis has bullied and intimidated colleagues, city staff. Dennis said measure is retribution for contrarian views, ADHD diagnosis.

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