VIDEO: Rochester Mayor Keith Jackson Talks About Library Centennial & Leadership

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)

“Every individual in Rochester–to me–is a leader.”

Those are the words of Rochester mayor Keith Jackson, who made a visit to the Beaver County Radio studios to talk with Matt Drzik on the May 11 edition of A.M. Beaver County.

The second-term mayor spoke about the inspiration that brought him into politics, which originate from a lifelong residency in Rochester Borough. Jackson spoke about how he hopes to see that same drive to better the community from all who live within it: “We have to all focus on the same things. When you have people on your council who focus on things that they want and forget about everyone else in the community…that’s not a good sign to me. Me as a leader, I put it in the hands of the people of Rochester.”

Jackson also talked about the Rochester Library, who recently celebrated 100 years of operation. He showcased his full gratitude towards those working in the libraries, including those who operated during the pandemic: “Kids like going to the library. There’s a lot of education in that library. You never realize it until you start going down there…you have a staff down there that is excellent. Even during corona, they were sacrificing their lives to keep the building open, make sure people were getting their books and everything, and I take my hat off to that board at the library and everyone who works down there.”

To watch the full interview with Mayor Jackson, click on the player below!