2012 Predictions

• Maggie Brooks will not run for Congress.

The state legislature would have to make the 28th District, currently safe for Louise Slaughter, Republican-friendly.

2012 Predictions

• A new fast ferry will be announced.

It may not start in the spring, but by the end of the year, Harper Sibley will purchase a boat to make runs to Toronto.

2012 Predictions

• Nothing will happen on northwest corner of Main & Clinton.

Developers have shunned the area following the death of Renaissance Square.

2012 Predictions

• Someone will file a lawsuit against red light cameras.

Rochester’s aggressive rollout of cameras has plenty of ticketed drivers upset. Class action suits have been filed elsewhere in the country.

2012 Predictions

• Collegetown moves forward.

The University of Rochester has been planning the Mt. Hope Ave. development. Expect announcements about specific tenants and buildings.

2012 Predictions

• Democrats will block MCC’s move from Sibley.

City & developer will launch full-court press. Votes to bond MCC’s move to Kodak won’t be there in legislature.

2012 Predictions

• Bolgen Vargas will be named permanent superintendent.

He has already healed wounds and steadied the ship. If he can master the budget season, he’s in.

2012 Predictions

• Midtown remains challenging.

There’s a 50-50 chance the city will find additional tenants in 2012. If that doesn’t happen & the tower deal isn’t closed, we should be very worried.

2012 Predictions

• Kodak will file for bankruptcy.

Although the company is desperately trying to avoid it, the signs are there Chapter 11 is inevitable.

2012 Predictions

• Medley Centre will finally get going.

The developer has been seeking financing & tenants. Expect an announcement within first 6 months of year.