Rochester residents invited to shape future public meetings at forum

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Residents are invited to join a community forum and roundtable discussion hosted by the Office of the Mayor and Rochester City Council on December 4. The event will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Heintz Center on the Rochester Community and Technical College campus. The forum will focus on the Democracy Innovations for Better Public Meetings project, aiming to make public meetings more engaging and strengthen connections between community members and local government. This initiative seeks to ensure meetings are more accessible, transparent, and inclusive. Organizers say public participation is crucial, as it allows residents to influence how Rochester conducts its public meetings. The event is free and open to the public, with a light mea