Legislator Rachel Barnhart is submitting a memorializing resolution opposing a casino in Monroe County and calling for a study on the impact a casino would have on our local economy and residents. Read WXXI’s coverage. Watch 13WHAM’s coverage. Watch WROC’s coverage. Legislators do not vote on memorializing resolutions. Rather, they can sign the letter, which… Continue Reading Legislator Barnhart Submitting Resolution Opposing Monroe County Casino, Calling for Impact Study

Monroe County Legislator Rachel Barnhart and Assemblymember Sarah Clark hosted a “Cones and Conversations” event at Laurelton neighborhood institution Netsins Ice Cream. The event sponsored by Legislator Barnhart’s reelection campaign drew dozens of Democrats from across the 17th District who shared their top issues and concerns. Legislator Barnhart would like to make this an annual… Continue Reading Legislator Barnhart, Assemblymember Clark host “Cones and Conversations”

Legislator Rachel Barnhart appeared on WXXI’s Connections in her role as a Monroe County Legislator working on Complete Streets, a member of the Reconnect Rochester advisory board and former reporter. The show discussed how to change the narrative — and policies — to reduce motor vehicle crashes on our roads. Listen here. Legislator Barnhart is… Continue Reading Legislator Barnhart Discusses Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety

Legislator Rachel Barnhart presented the Golden Fox Restaurant with a proclamaton from Monroe County on their 50th anniversary. The restaurant has been an affordable gathering place for people all over the county and a mainstay of the Beechwood neighborhood. Owner Corinna Kasandrinos acknowledged the role Legislator Barnhart played in helping her business survive the pandemic.… Continue Reading Golden Fox Restaurant Celebrates 50 Years, Thanks Legislator Barnhart

Legislator Rachel Barnhart submitted resolutions asking our state legislators to support the proposed Housing Access Voucher program and SAFE Streets bills.  The Housing Access Voucher Program would be modeled after the federal Section 8 program that provides rental assistance. The SAFE Streets bills would further protect pedestrians and cyclists on our roads.

Legislator Rachel Barnhart appeared on Connections to discuss her new ethics bill. Listen here.

Monroe County Legislator Rachel Barnhart’s bill to reform the Monroe County Code of Ethics has unanimously passed the Legislature.  Legislator Barnhart introduced the long-stalled measure, which is similar to a bill that did not pass last cycle, but added some important provisions. The reforms enacted in this legislation would do the following: A measure to… Continue Reading Legislator Barnhart’s Ethics Reform Bill Unanimously Passes

Aimed at preventing a George Santos-like candidate from duping Monroe County voters (March 30, 2023) – Monroe County Legislator Rachel Barnhart (D-21) is introducing the “Candidate Disclosure Act” to protect voters from candidates who lie to them about their backgrounds. The proposed law would require candidates who qualify for the ballot to submit a notarized… Continue Reading Legislator Rachel Barnhart Introducing “Candidate Disclosure Act” 

Monroe County Legislator Rachel Barnhart stood with Oscar Brewer, a constituent who was evicted from his home, and other housing advocates at a rally outside the Hall of Justice. Legislator Barnhart spoke about the need for protections and resources for tenants. “Every single day, I have constituents who are emailing me, calling me, texting me… Continue Reading Legislator Barnhart Speaks at Housing Crisis Rally

Every single day,  Legislator Rachel Barnhart hears from neighbors with complex problems relating to evictions, dangerous living conditions and the inability to find affordable apartments. That’s why she hosted a forum last night with City Councilmember Kim Smith about Monroe County’s crisis in housing. Here are some takeaways: Legislator Barnhart also learned about the Tenant Defense… Continue Reading Legislator Barnhart Hosts Housing Forum