I am deeply concerned by the ongoing situation at the Hudson Ridge and Danforth Towers, where residents in the Enriched… Continue Reading Statement from Legislator Rachel Barnhart about Failure of Enriched Housing Program at Hudson Ridge a
Monroe County Legislator Rachel Barnhart has released a new report, Access Denied: Monroe County’s Benefits System, showing that the County’s… Continue Reading New Report Reveals Systemic Barriers in Monroe County’s Public Assistance System
Free phone calls for incarcerated people at the Monroe County Jail have officially ended following a 26–3 vote by the… Continue Reading Free Jail Calls End in Monroe County After Legislature Approves New Contract
Monroe County Legislator Rachel Barnhart today raised serious concerns about how the County developed and is allocating $25 million in… Continue Reading Barnhart Criticizes $16.8M Investment in Unproven, Paternalistic Poverty Model, Praises Guaranteed Income and Rental Assistance Programs
In a major victory for democracy and free speech, a New York State appeals court today unanimously ruled in favor… Continue Reading Appeals Court Delivers Unanimous Victory to Legislator Barnhart
This is an ugly chapter in American history, driven by President Trump and Tom Homan—men who have shown open contempt… Continue Reading Legislator Barnhart Statement on Tom Homan’s Reported Visit to Rochester