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Legislator Rachel Barnhart appeared on Connections to discuss her new ethics bill. Listen here.

Monroe County Legislator Rachel Barnhart’s bill to reform the Monroe County Code of Ethics has unanimously passed the Legislature.  Legislator Barnhart introduced the long-stalled measure, which is similar to a bill that did not pass last cycle, but added some important provisions. The reforms enacted in this legislation would do the following: A measure to… Continue Reading Legislator Barnhart’s Ethics Reform Bill Unanimously Passes

Aimed at preventing a George Santos-like candidate from duping Monroe County voters (March 30, 2023) – Monroe County Legislator Rachel Barnhart (D-21) is introducing the “Candidate Disclosure Act” to protect voters from candidates who lie to them about their backgrounds. The proposed law would require candidates who qualify for the ballot to submit a notarized… Continue Reading Legislator Rachel Barnhart Introducing “Candidate Disclosure Act” 

Monroe County Legislator Rachel Barnhart stood with Oscar Brewer, a constituent who was evicted from his home, and other housing advocates at a rally outside the Hall of Justice. Legislator Barnhart spoke about the need for protections and resources for tenants. “Every single day, I have constituents who are emailing me, calling me, texting me… Continue Reading Legislator Barnhart Speaks at Housing Crisis Rally

Every single day,  Legislator Rachel Barnhart hears from neighbors with complex problems relating to evictions, dangerous living conditions and the inability to find affordable apartments. That’s why she hosted a forum last night with City Councilmember Kim Smith about Monroe County’s crisis in housing. Here are some takeaways: Legislator Barnhart also learned about the Tenant Defense… Continue Reading Legislator Barnhart Hosts Housing Forum

Legislator Rachel Barnhart was interviewed on WXXI’s Connection to discuss Monroe County’s long-awaited report on broadband access and opportunities. Listen here. Read Report. Legislator Barnhart spearheaded the formation of the Monroe County Advisory Task Force on Broadband, of which she is a member. She pushed for studying the area’s broadband infrastructure, pricing and access. “The… Continue Reading Legislator Barnhart on WXXI Discussing Broadband Study

Dear Neighbor, I am writing to you to announce my reelection for a third term in the Monroe County Legislature. I am excited about the opportunity to represent portions of both the City of Rochester and Town of Irondequoit, a result of the redistricting process. I bring a long record of collaboration and effectiveness in… Continue Reading Letter from Legislator Barnhart Announcing Re-Election Campaign

Monroe County Legislator Rachel Barnhart has introduced long-stalled legislation to reform Monroe County’s Code of Ethics. The legislation is similar to a bill that did not pass last cycle, but adds some important measures. The reforms proposed in this legislation would do the following: “It’s my hope that this legislation has bipartisan support to finally… Continue Reading Legislator Barnhart Introduces Ethics Reform

The past year has flown by, filled with work on important issues and projects. Here is a rundown: Monroe County Budget and ARPA Funding: I was pleased to vote for the $1.3 billion 2023 budget. The budget features better compensation for human services workers as the county experiences challenges with recruitment and retention. We also passed more funds for… Continue Reading End of 2022: Looking Back, Looking Ahead

The drive2Bbetter traffic safety community messaging campaign to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety has been relaunched after Legislator Rachel Barnhart brought a proposal to the administration, Causewave, Common Ground Health and Reconnect Rochester. “We have a serious problem with aggressive driving and failure to respect pedestrians and bicylists who have the right to share the… Continue Reading Safe Driving Campaign Relaunched