Vice-President Vazquez-Simmons and Legislator Barnhart Congratulate President Roman

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

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Housing Vouchers Proposed for Monroe County 

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 

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Legislature Raids “Safety Net Slush Fund” 

Despite pleas from numerous speakers, including some who are unhoused, the Monroe County Legislature approved in a 23 to 6 vote transferring $1.9 million out of the Department of Human Services to fund things like golf courses, parks and the zoo. The $1.9 million comes out of the safety net assistance fund. These funds are… Continue Reading Legislature Raids “Safety Net Slush Fund” 

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