Hi! I am your neighbor,
Ruchi Gupta
I am running for Rochester City Council, Ward 5.
I’ve spent the last 4 years working inside Rochester’s planning and zoning development process, learning, and focusing on the growth of our city. Now, I’m running to help Ward 5 grow thoughtfully—with strong neighborhoods, environmental responsibility, and a robust local economy.
I am running for City Council because Ward 5 deserves a representative who listens carefully, asks hard questions, and reads the details.
Someone who understands both the technical side of city planning and the lived experience of our residents.
I hope to rebuild trust via transparency regarding City Council Decisions by being your:
Voice for our neighborhood.
Connection to meaningful change.
Partner in building the future of our Ward.
Face-to-face tie between you and city leadership.
Advocate for responsible growth and new opportunities.
My goal is simple:
Bring vitality to our neighborhoods while ensuring that Rochester grows responsibly, equitably, and sustainably.
Ward 5 needs leadership that is practical, informed, and grounded in lived experience. My priorities will reflect what I hear from residents and what I have experienced firsthand through years of service in city planning and having lived in Ward 5 for more than 10 years. Strong neighborhoods are the foundation of a healthy city. Ward 5 residents deserve infrastructure and services that support our daily lives and coordinate with the vitality of our city.