Ruchi Gupta
MN · Chair, Rochester Planning and Zoning Commission
Longtime statistical programmer at Mayo Clinic and chair of the Rochester Planning and Zoning Commission. She has taught mathematics at Cardinal Stritch University and Rochester Community and Technical College.
Where Ruchi Gupta stands, based on their records
Supports
Housing Affordability (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 1 support
Voted to open about 175 acres to near-term city growth and mark the land for low-density homes. The requests were tied to a Pulte Homes project and passed 3-2.
August 13, 2025Supports Housing Affordability
Source: rochestermn.granicus.com
Track record — General
General · 5 records
Was chosen by fellow members as Chair of the Rochester Planning and Zoning Commission for 2026. The vote was unanimous.
January 14, 2026
Source: rochestermn.granicus.com
Seconded and voted for a city update to many parts of Rochester's zoning code (Text Amendment CD2024-002TA). The motion failed on a 3-3 tie. The commission then backed it without one disputed section.
October 30, 2024
Source: rochestermn.granicus.com
Seconded and voted for a city plan to rezone lots near downtown Rochester to the R-2x zone. The city said the change furthers its growth plan and supports equity. It passed with every present member voting yes.
November 8, 2023
Source: rochestermn.granicus.com
Seconded and voted for a recommendation to deny a permit to dig out bedrock at 2660 Broadway Ave. The commission found the request did not meet city rules, and the vote was 5-2.
August 9, 2023
Source: rochestermn.granicus.com
Voted no on changing a 120-acre site at 55th St NW and 18th Ave NW to add 20 acres for medium-density homes and 25 acres for business. The Rochester Planning and Zoning Commission still recommended it, 3-2.
June 14, 2023
Source: rochestermn.granicus.com
Past race Ruchi Gupta ran in:
- City of Rochester City Council Member, Ward 5 · November 3, 2026 · Rochester city, Minnesota