On Kimberly and Beck’s Racist Comments

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

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Barnhart Statement on Judge’s BOE Decision

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

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Barnhart Asks for Nursing Home Disclosure, Testing and Staffing Support

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

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Barnhart: Wegmans Should be Transparent About COVID-19

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

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Barnhart Calls on Wegmans to Allow Workers to Wear PPE

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

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Barnhart Calls on Wegmans to Provide Paid Leave and Work-From-Home

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

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COMIDA Should Reject Townhouse Project in Corn Hill

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

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