Monroe County Legislature Vice-President Mercedes Vazquez-Simmons and Legislator Rachel Barnhart introduced legislation today to create the Monroe County Committee on Housing. The committee will make recommendations ahead of the introduction of the 2025 budget proposal. “Not a day goes by that a constituent doesn’t contact me who is facing eviction or doesn’t have a security deposit for an apartment,” said… Continue Reading Legislation to Create Monroe County Committee on Housing Introduced

Monroe County Legislature Vice-President Mercedes Vazquez-Simmons and Legislator Rachel Barnhart were proud to vote for Yversha Roman for President, who was selected in a 16 to 13 vote. “This is a historic evening in Monroe County history. We have a Latina President and Vice-President! I’m so proud to be part of this moment,” said Vice-President… Continue Reading Vice-President Vazquez-Simmons and Legislator Barnhart Congratulate President Roman

Read Democrat and Chronicle’s coverage. Update: The County rescinded the sanction.

Read WHEC’s coverage. Read WXXI’s coverage. (Update: The legal department claims the Legislature cannot direct the County Executive to create a program. Legislator Barnhart disagrees with this interpretation of the Charter, but will work on ways to present this plan again in the future.) Housing advocates, people with lived experience, and elected officials announced legislation… Continue Reading Housing Vouchers Proposed for Monroe County