City Fight Over Mayoral Succession Ongoing in Rochester

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R. Carlos Carballada would like to move past the question of his authority as acting mayor, but there may be another challenge on the horizon.

Monroe County Supreme Court Justice John J. Ark on Monday ruled in the city's favor in the latest lawsuit which was filed by Harry Davis, a Rochester businessman who is a candidate for the post, but his attorney said there are grounds for an appeal.

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City Fight Over Mayoral Succession Ongoing in Rochester

Justice Ark was critical of the Rochester City Council's failure to appoint a mayor as required by city charter, but ruled that its subsequent actions were lawful and dismissed Davis's complaint.

Justice Ark, reading from the last two pages of his seven-page decision, noted the issue of mayoral succession would not be befo...

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