Democratic legislators attended a briefing on Wednesday about a new design contract for the Seneca Park Zoo expansion and learned details about the project that have not been shared with the public.  Legislator Barnhart asked how much was spent on the initial design, which came in wildly over budget. The county paid Clark Patterson Lee $6.7… Continue Reading Caucus Briefing Reveals $6M Blown on First Zoo Design

Legislator Rachel Barnhart, chair of the Agenda Charter Committee, explains her vote for Dr. Emma Forbes-Jones in the above video. Republicans attacked her qualifications because she specializes in adolescent gender health. The appointment passed along party lines, and goes to the full legislature in January. Watch the full meeting here.

Monroe County Legislature President Yversha Roman has recommended a Conservative Party official for an appointment on the Monroe County Water Authority Board. Scott Nasca, the chairman, would be appointed to a third term. The position pays $10,500 to the chairman. “There is no way this is about bipartisanship. This is a party that is anti-abortion,… Continue Reading Water Authority Board Appointment Smells Like a Dirty Deal

Read the audit. The Monroe County Office of Public Integrity (OPI) audit has substantiated many of the concerns raised by Legislator Rachel Barnhart regarding the Community Resource Collaborative (CRC) and the Neighborhood Collaborative Project (NCP). The audit highlights critical issues in how these projects were handled, including gross mismanagement and potential criminal misconduct. “Monroe County… Continue Reading OPI Audit Validates Legislator Barnhart’s Warnings on ARPA-Funded Anti-Poverty Project

Legislator Rachel Barnhart expresses strong support for today’s action by the New York State Attorney General to dissolve the Community Resource Collaborative and appoint a receiver to manage its assets. The assets would be used to reimburse creditors impacted by the organization’s alleged misconduct. The Attorney General’s petition filed in State Supreme Court echoes concerns… Continue Reading Legislator Barnhart Applauds State AG’s Action Against Community Resource Collaborative