ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester City Council passed an unexpected amendment Tuesday evening, granting themselves a nearly 25% raise.
The council was initially voting on a 3% raise, which would have increased council members’ annual salaries to more than $41,000. However, Councilmember Michael Patterson proposed an amendment to align all members with the $50,000 salary of Board President Miguel Melendez.
Councilmember Willie Lightfoot voted against the amendment, along with three other councilmembers…