Mayor's corner
7/2/2026
Mayor’s corner by Greg “Porp” Rogers:
Happy 250th birthday to the greatest nation in the world! Try to take a step back and look at the positives this Country offers. People go through great lengths to try to get to the land of opportunity, and that it is. I’ve said it before, wouldn’t it be great if we focused more on Patriotism in the class rooms and homes. Unfortunately, we have also become the nation of entitled. So, enjoy the 4th of July followed by the Oatka Fest. Count your blessings and have fun, because there is no better place to be than in LeRoy.
The Village has suspended taking code enforcement complaints because of staffing for the time being. The Town supervisor and I are looking for solutions, but for now our hands are tied. Short-staffed is the theme for the summer with the recent retirements and vacations the DPW. They are working diligently to keep the grass mowed and flowers watered. Last week with the help from other Towns and Villages, they paved Summit St. and oil and stoned eleven other streets. Pretty impressive!
Now that school is out, I remind drivers about pedestrian traffic. The new electric bike and scooter craze has added to it, they are faster than regular bikes so please be extra careful. As for the parents, PLEASE explain to your children the need for safety (including helmets) on these machines, and to be respectful of others while riding them. I am so old I remember when skateboards were the problem. I will give two quotes this week
“If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.” George Wahington
“There are 7 days in a week and someday is not one of them.” Jackie Whiting 2026 commencement speech.