Legislator Barnhart issued the following statement on radio show host Kimberly and Beck’s on-air comments: Our country is experiencing a painful reckoning on racism, inequality and oppression. The comments we heard on the Kimberly and Beck show demonstrate why. For too long, iHeartRadio has allowed hate on its Rochester stations. We should be able to talk… Continue Reading On Kimberly and Beck’s Racist Comments

Legislator Barnhart issued the following statement: Judge Ark clearly wants to see Democratic committee members choose our next Board of Elections Commissioner. His directive to allow an election to proceed was a victory for democracy, for the party and for voters. We cannot allow a backroom deal to choose a position of such importance and… Continue Reading Barnhart Statement on Judge’s BOE Decision

If you live in the 21st Legislative District, you might have received a letter about me in the mail. The source did not include a last name or return address. It’s hard to know what to do when things like this happen. Do you respond to set the record straight and risk drawing even more… Continue Reading Barnhart Response to Anonymous Letter

As the COVID-19 crisis deepens at nursing homes, Monroe County Legislator Rachel Barnhart is asking the county to explore doing the following: Disclose the number of COVID-19 cases and fatalities among residents and staff at all nursing home facilities Create a testing program for all residents and staff at nursing homes Encourage nursing home staff… Continue Reading Barnhart Asks for Nursing Home Disclosure, Testing and Staffing Support

Wegmans employee at Perinton store tests positive for COVID-19 (Democrat and Chronicle) Monroe County Legislator Rachel Barnhart called on Wegmans to immediately reveal how many of its workers have tested positive for COVID-19 and the location of their jobs. 13WHAM News reported today that a Wegmans worker tested positive for the coronavirus and has been… Continue Reading Barnhart: Wegmans Should be Transparent About COVID-19

Wegmans employees now permitted to wear masks (13WHAM) Wegmans says workers can wear masks, gloves (WXXI) County Legislator Rachel Barnhart sent the following letter to the Wegman Family. March 28, 2020 Dear Wegman Family, I want to start by applauding your efforts inside your store, including hand sanitizer stations, line control and sneeze guards. These… Continue Reading Barnhart Calls on Wegmans to Allow Workers to Wear PPE

Join City Councilmember Mary Lupien, School Board Commissioner Beatriz Lebron and County Legislator Rachel Barnhart for Zoom meetings on Mondays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Link: https://zoom.us/j/712744966 Password: COVID19ROC

County Legislator Rachel Barnhart sent the following to the Wegman Family. March 19, 2020 Dear Wegman Family, I am writing on behalf of constituents who are Wegmans employees currently worried about their health, safety and well-being. As the COVID-19 crisis deepens, corporations around the U.S. are revising their policies pertaining to paid leave and remote… Continue Reading Barnhart Calls on Wegmans to Provide Paid Leave and Work-From-Home

Dear Neighbor, This is a scary time. We’re worried about the health and safety of family and friends. We’re concerned about our neighbors who will suffer financial hardship. We’re scrambling for childcare and household staples. We haven’t faced anything like this before. I’m comforted to know our state and local leaders are trying hard to… Continue Reading Message About COVID-19

Legislator Barnhart delivered the following letter today to Ana Liss, Executive Director of COMIDA. Dear Ms. Liss, Congratulations on your appointment to the position of Executive Director of the County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency. I am confident you will bring much-needed energy and innovation to economic development efforts in our community. I am writing… Continue Reading COMIDA Should Reject Townhouse Project in Corn Hill