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Rochester City Council Ward 1 · Nov 3, 2026

Patrick Keane

Candidate for City Council Ward 1 (incumbent)

8 candidates · 4 seats10 sourced positions

Patrick Keane, the incumbent, is running for Rochester City Council Ward 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Lisa Ross.

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Ward 1 council member since 2019; retired IBM software engineering manager. Serves on the Rochester Public Utilities board and the Rochester-Olmsted Council of Governments.

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Where Patrick Keane stands: positions on the record

Budget and taxes2 sourced positions
Sports and recreation complex2 sourced positions

  • Voted yes on the $28 million construction contract for the Rochester Sports and Recreation Complex (passed 5-2, Dec 2025).

    Council voteCity of Rochester · Dec 8, 2025

  • Said the city should slow the sports complex process and involve the community in next steps.

    “As we determine the future of the sports complex, I believe it’s important to slow the process down and actively involve the community.”

    Own statementPost Bulletin candidate Q&A · Jun 5, 2026

Historic preservation1 sourced position

  • Voted yes on overturning the denial of a certificate of appropriateness for an addition at 309-317 Broadway Avenue (passed 4-3, Aug 2026).

    Council voteCity of Rochester · Aug 17, 2026

Immigration enforcement1 sourced position

  • Moved and voted for directing the city attorney to coordinate amicus briefs on local impacts of immigration enforcement (passed 4-3, Feb 2026).

    Council voteCity of Rochester · Feb 2, 2026

Housing1 sourced position

  • Says Rochester needs housing at every price point and that city housing programs should be measured and adjusted.

    “We need housing at every price point and stage of life”

    Own statementPost Bulletin candidate Q&A · Jun 5, 2026

Street design2 sourced positions

  • Voted no on a two-way cycle track design for Elton Hills Dr NW (failed 3-4) and yes on three lanes with parking on both sides (passed 6-1), July 2026.

    Council voteCity of Rochester · Jul 20, 2026

  • As reported by the Post Bulletin (LWV forum, Sept 30, 2026); not a direct quote unless quoted

    Said street design is the best way to make city streets safer.

    “I’ve become convinced the best way to make municipal streets safer is through the design work”

    Forum answerPost Bulletin · Sep 30, 2026

Past candidacy1 sourced position

What Patrick Keane said vs. how Patrick Keane voted

Street design

In their words

  • Said street design is the best way to make city streets safer.

    Sep 30, 2026 ·As reported by the Post Bulletin (LWV forum, Sept 30, 2026); not a direct quote unless quoted ·Post Bulletin · Sep 30, 2026

On the record

  • Voted no on a two-way cycle track design for Elton Hills Dr NW (failed 3-4) and yes on three lanes with parking on both sides (passed 6-1), July 2026.

    Jul 20, 2026 ·City of Rochester · Jul 20, 2026

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