candgnews.com DECEMBER 11, 2025 Vol. 21, No. 28
Debbie Jones picks up Rochester mayor’s gavel
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SPOTLIGHT ON FAMILY BUSINESS 10A
Merry and Bright
STUART BIKSON TO SERVE AS MAYOR PRO TEM BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com
ROCHESTER — Debbie Jones was recently appointed the new mayor of Rochester, a position she will hold for the next year. Jones was elected to the position by her peers with a 5-1 vote during the Nov. 25 City Council meeting. Previous Mayor Nancy Salvia was the lone dissenter. Councilwoman Sara King was absent from the meeting. Jones, who has lived downtown with her husband for over 30 years, owned a small business in the city before working a corporate national sales job for 20 years. City officials say she has dedicated thousands of hours to serving the community, received awards for her volunteerism and leadership, and sat on the boards of local nonprofits.
ABOVE: Santa and Mrs. Claus greet the crowd during the Big, Bright Light Show Nov. 24. NEAR LEFT: Fireworks light up the sky alongside colorful buildings. TOP LEFT: People of all ages gather along Main Street to watch the kickoff of the Big, Bright Light Show. BOTTOM LEFT: Christmas carolers from “The Christmas Carol,” at Meadowbrook Hall, sing at the show. Photos by Erin Sanchez
See JONES on page 17A
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