Persistent. Prepared.
Proven.
Persistent.
Prepared.
Proven.
Monroe County Legislator Rachel Barnhart is a lifelong Democrat who was elected in 2019 and reelected in 2021 and 2023. She is Chair of the Agenda Charter Committee and serves on the Ways and Means Committee and the Monroe County Planning Board.
Persistent.
Prepared.
Proven.
Monroe County Legislator Rachel Barnhart is a lifelong Democrat who was elected in 2019 and reelected in 2021 and 2023. She is Chair of the Agenda Charter Committee and serves on the Ways and Means Committee and the Monroe County Planning Board.




Accomplishments
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Introduced and passed legislation strengthening the Code of Ethics, prohibiting sexual harassment and banning officials from using county resources for politics.
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Secured additional legislative oversight over Seneca Park Zoo expansion after learning $6 million was spent on design that can’t be built.
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Uncovered irregularities with American Rescue Plan Act spending, leading to additional oversight and other changes.
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Working to provide oversight for a jail trust fund containing revenue from phone calls and tablets.
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Consistent advocate for improved social services, authoring a report on benefits denials and case closures.
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Developed a plan to end homelessness with experts and advocates, while working to increase support for social services.
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Spearheaded a task force to tackle the digital divide and broadband solutions.
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Introduced and passed legislation strengthening protections for cyclists and relaunched a safe-driving campaign.
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Challenged Airbnb and its lobbyists for stopping a registry of short-term rental properties.
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Organized a press conference against Avelo Airlines for contracting with the federal government to do immigrant deportation flights.
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Worked with colleagues to hold the Sheriff accountable for interactions with Customs and Border Patrol and undocumented immigrants.
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Obtained funding for small businesses struggling during the pandemic.
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Stopped food delivery apps like GrubHub from listing restaurants without permission, as well as capping predatory fees during Covid shutdowns.
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Led and helped to plan a Covid-19 vaccine neighborhood “festival” with Connected Communities, Common Ground Health and the United Way, which provided incentives and served as a model for other cities.
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Secured free phone calls at the Monroe County Jail, without cost to taxpayers and at a savings for families of incarcerated individuals.




Latest News
- Monroe County Legislature Passes Legislation to Protect Residents’ Biometric Information
- Sheriff Agrees to Put Jail Trust Fund Information Online
- Statement Regarding Ethics Board Ruling on Baxter’s Business
- Barnhart Introduces Resolution to Force Disclosure of Jail Trust Fund Spending
- Legislator Barnhart to Vote No on Operation Stonegarden Grant

