Jessica Clauser Rochester City Council

10/22/2026

Mark and I stopped by Novel for lunch today and of course had to leave with a few books too! 📚😁

I just love this place and love having a bookstore right here in downtown Rochester! Even better when it’s owned by amazing friends and community members who have put so much heart into it.

If you haven’t stopped in yet, you need to! Such a fun spot to spend an afternoon! ❤️

10/21/2026

Thank you to the Rochester Post for highlighting our new Health & Wellness Committee! Excited for all that’s ahead and the positive impact we can make in our community! 💚

ROCHESTER — The city of Rochester has taken a new step to support a healthier, more connected community.

10/12/2026

A little throwback to last month’s Hometown Hustle! 🏃‍♀️💙

It was an honor to represent Rochester City Council at this wonderful event supporting the Rochester Community Schools Foundation! So great to see our community come together and get active.

Thank you to everyone who made this such a fun and successful event!

10/11/2026

Perfect night for the Stonewall Pumpkin Festival! 🍁🎃🍂

10/09/2026

What a night! Had a blast at the Community Foundation of Greater Rochester's Tailgate Party. Good food, great company, and the Falcons cheer squad bringing the energy. 💙 🏈

Best part of the evening: watching grant dollars be made for local nonprofits doing real work in our community. This is what makes Rochester special! 🙌

10/07/2026

I’m so excited to share Rochester’s new Health & Wellness Committee!

I’m proud to have helped spearhead this effort alongside Council Member Nancy Salvia, bringing together my work in healthcare with my passion for serving our community.

There are so many opportunities to think creatively about how we support healthier, more connected lives in Rochester!

This is just the beginning, and I’m incredibly excited to see where we can take it! 💙

Read more about the new committee below. 👇

The City of Rochester is taking a new step toward supporting the health and well-being of employees, residents, and the broader community with the establishment of its new Health and Wellness Committee.

08/04/2026

Polls are open until 8:00 p.m. today, Election Day. If you’re in line by 8:00 p.m., you have the right to vote even if it takes longer to reach a voting booth - so there’s still time!

07/14/2026

Last night’s City Council meeting included an important discussion about e-bikes and bicycle safety in downtown Rochester.

After discussion, the Council approved a new ordinance establishing bicycle restrictions in portions of downtown. The ordinance passed by a vote of 6-1, and I voted no.

I want to be clear that my vote was not against safety or efforts to educate on safety downtown. I absolutely support making our downtown safer for everyone - pedestrians, cyclists, businesses, and families.

My concern was about process, not purpose.

Before we adopt ordinances that create new enforceable laws, I believe we should take the time to engage the community, evaluate infrastructure and connectivity, develop an enforcement plan, and consider long-term solutions alongside education and partnerships. Those conversations help us build policies that are thoughtful, practical, and supported by the people they affect.

Although I voted differently, I respect my colleagues and appreciate the discussion. Now that the ordinance has passed, I hope we continue working together on the next steps - improving bicycle infrastructure, identifying safe alternative routes, educating riders, and making sure implementation is successful.

Thank you to everyone who attended the meeting, shared your thoughts, or continues to stay engaged in our community. Your voices matter, and I will continue working to ensure Rochester remains a safe, welcoming, and transparent place to live.

07/04/2026