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Statement from Legislator Rachel Barnhart: I spent the final hours of the campaign putting post-it notes on the doors of all the voters we met over the last few months. It was a long couple days, as we had hundreds of houses to visit. I put in 30,000 steps by 11 a.m. yesterday morning!  Voters… Continue Reading Thank You!

Legislator Rachel Barnhart (D-21) will propose a Task Force for Youth and Family Support as a Matter of Importance to be considered by the legislature next month. The task force would bring together multiple disciplines, including law enforcement, human services, RCSD, Pathways to Peace, Family Court and other services to identify youth in crisis and… Continue Reading Legislator Barnhart Proposes Task Force for Youth and Family Support

Legislator Rachel Barnhart is submitting a memorializing resolution opposing a casino in Monroe County and calling for a study on the impact a casino would have on our local economy and residents. Read WXXI’s coverage. Watch 13WHAM’s coverage. Watch WROC’s coverage. Legislators do not vote on memorializing resolutions. Rather, they can sign the letter, which… Continue Reading Legislator Barnhart Submitting Resolution Opposing Monroe County Casino, Calling for Impact Study

Monroe County Legislator Rachel Barnhart and Assemblymember Sarah Clark hosted a “Cones and Conversations” event at Laurelton neighborhood institution Netsins Ice Cream. The event sponsored by Legislator Barnhart’s reelection campaign drew dozens of Democrats from across the 17th District who shared their top issues and concerns. Legislator Barnhart would like to make this an annual… Continue Reading Legislator Barnhart, Assemblymember Clark host “Cones and Conversations”

Legislator Rachel Barnhart appeared on WXXI’s Connections in her role as a Monroe County Legislator working on Complete Streets, a member of the Reconnect Rochester advisory board and former reporter. The show discussed how to change the narrative — and policies — to reduce motor vehicle crashes on our roads. Listen here. Legislator Barnhart is… Continue Reading Legislator Barnhart Discusses Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety

Legislator Rachel Barnhart presented the Golden Fox Restaurant with a proclamaton from Monroe County on their 50th anniversary. The restaurant has been an affordable gathering place for people all over the county and a mainstay of the Beechwood neighborhood. Owner Corinna Kasandrinos acknowledged the role Legislator Barnhart played in helping her business survive the pandemic.… Continue Reading Golden Fox Restaurant Celebrates 50 Years, Thanks Legislator Barnhart

Legislator Rachel Barnhart submitted resolutions asking our state legislators to support the proposed Housing Access Voucher program and SAFE Streets bills.  The Housing Access Voucher Program would be modeled after the federal Section 8 program that provides rental assistance. The SAFE Streets bills would further protect pedestrians and cyclists on our roads.