I was on 13WHAM today. Any suggestion yesterday's action on Westminster Rd. was a "mob" is ridiculous. https://foxrochester.com/news/good-day-rochester/political-pulse-legislator-barnhart-talks-ice-protest-on-westminster-rd | Rachel Barnhart
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I was on 13WHAM today. Any suggestion yesterday's action on Westminster Rd. was a "mob" is ridiculous. https://foxrochester.com/news/good-day-rochester/political-pulse-legislator-barnhart-talks-ice-protest-on-westminster-rd | Rachel Barnhart
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"What are we arguing about?" Former Mayor Lovely Warren spoke in favor of 5 Black districts and the legacy of Black voting power in Rochester at a forum on the historic proposal. I was disappointed in some of the conduct at the hearing. While listening to numerous Black speakers urge passage of the proposal, a colleague implied their speeches were planted and that they are puppets not to be taken seriously. When an elderly man spoke in favor of the map, a legislator ran after him into the hallwa
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"What are we arguing about?" Former Mayor Lovely Warren spoke in favor of 5 Black districts and the legacy of Black voting power in Rochester at a forum on the historic proposal. I was disappointed in some of the conduct at the hearing. While listening to numerous Black speakers urge passage of the proposal, a colleague implied their speeches were planted and that they are puppets not to be taken seriously. When an elderly man spoke in favor of the map, a legislator ran after him into the hallwa
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I was honored to speak at Rochester's 50501 rally today. | Rachel Barnhart
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I was honored to speak at Rochester's 50501 rally today. | Rachel Barnhart
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I explained my vote to raise the pay for elected officials in Monroe County. The county executive earns less than the mayor, but manages a a larger government. Legislators have not had an increase in 3o years. I thought the recommendations were appropriate and in line with the positions. While I would have personally been okay without a raise, we cannot have a system where only the wealthy can serve in office, where someone cannot afford to run because they have to use the time to feed their fam
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I explained my vote to raise the pay for elected officials in Monroe County. The county executive earns less than the mayor, but manages a a larger government. Legislators have not had an increase in 3o years. I thought the recommendations were appropriate and in line with the positions. While I would have personally been okay without a raise, we cannot have a system where only the wealthy can serve in office, where someone cannot afford to run because they have to use the time to feed their fam
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Candidate Conversation: Rachel Barnhart for NY-25
Candidate Conversation: Rachel Barnhart for NY-25
Apr 26, 2018
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Legislation I'd worked on for a long time passed last night that requires the Sheriff to disclose surveillance tech purchases over $100,000.During the floor debate, it was suggested legislators could file FOILs for the information. Here's why that's a really bad solution:
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Legislation I'd worked on for a long time passed last night that requires the Sheriff to disclose surveillance tech purchases over $100,000.During the floor debate, it was suggested legislators could file FOILs for the information. Here's why that's a really bad solution:
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Just hours before we were asked to vote, legislators saw a proposal for six new permanent positions at the Board of Elections, all of them new job titles and all of them supervisors. Two of the positions are "Assistant Deputy Commissioners," which pay between $76,000 and $98,000. The people in charge of our elections admitted they have no job description for these new positions. These jobs were not created to help the BOE deal with changes related to the pandemic. They were created to hook up fr
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Just hours before we were asked to vote, legislators saw a proposal for six new permanent positions at the Board of Elections, all of them new job titles and all of them supervisors. Two of the positions are "Assistant Deputy Commissioners," which pay between $76,000 and $98,000. The people in charge of our elections admitted they have no job description for these new positions. These jobs were not created to help the BOE deal with changes related to the pandemic. They were created to hook up fr
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This is bad if true. Very bad. Also, more evidence the entire petitioning system needs to be reformed. What a colossal waste of time for everyone. Ballot access should be more simple, easy and not susceptible to bad actors.
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Like most political disputes, this one is messy. There are many versions of what happened, many theories about how we got here, many players, and a lot of wounded feelings. For me, this story has always been simple. This has been and is now about power and jobs. We had a vacancy in position of Democratic Board of Elections Commissioner. The party bylaws say that post must be filled by a Monroe County Democratic Committee election. But starting in April, the arm-twisting began for a backroom deal
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“When you vote on Tuesday, I hope you’ll think about who will march up those steps, and bang on that door and get in for you.” | Rachel Barnhart
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Monroe County Legislators can’t introduce spending proposals without going through the County Executive – and that’s messed up. County Executive Bello proposed a new fund balance policy. We could only be up or down 10% of operating expenditures. After we pass this, we will immediately be out of compliance, because we have $212 MILLION - 20% above. Yes, you read that right. We have an extra $82 million to draw down. I’m sure all 29 legislators can think of ways to spend $82 million (or not spend
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Legislators Linda Hasman and Yversha Roman had enough with us constantly being interrupted. I encourage you to watch this clip of the legislature meeting. They were heard. They rock! | Rachel Barnhart
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The legislature will vote on November 11 to allow Rochester Community Baseball, owner of the Red Wings, to solicit naming rights for the stadium. The current Innovative Field contract ends on November 15. There will likely be a gap - what will we call the place? 🤷‍♀️ Agenda Charter meeting today. Watch full meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svxW0555cK4 | Rachel Barnhart
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All Monroe County newborns could get a visit from a nurse. But legislators weren't told about this goal when we voted on a grant for this purpose. We only know because I read the application. Read more here about the project: https://rachbarnhart.substack.com/p/all-monroe-county-newborns-could | Rachel Barnhart
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Tonight the legislature voted to settle lawsuits to recover up to $6.6 million from opioid manufacturers. That's in addition to $18 million the county in settlement funds that the county has not spent. I remain concerned about the lack of transparency of how we use these funds, as I explained on the floor. (One caveat - I said in my remarks that we don't vote on the funds. Yes and no. Some spending is embedded into the county budget, but we don't see great detail on it (it's a $1B budget). Botto
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The county executive nominated a doctor who specializes in adolescent gender health to the Monroe County Board of Health, which makes no policies in that area. Despite that, Republicans on the Agenda Charter Committee, which I chair, tried to jam up the meeting with questions about kid sports. I'm okay with good faith questions and discussion about an issue that is being debated worldwide. I am NOT okay with hijacking the chambers for something not relevant to this appointment, and definitely no
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Thursday is my last day at News 8. All I ever wanted to do as a journalist was report in the community I love. I'm grateful to every single person who has let me into their homes and their lives. I'm unbelievably honored that you trusted me to tell your stories. For 18 years, I've fought to tell stories that matter and find the truth, sometimes at personal and professional cost. I'm not giving up the fight to give you a voice and make Rochester a better place. My heart is telling me it's time to
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Sep 20, 2017
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I share concern about two supervisors in Monroe County’s unit that serves unhoused people posting an offensive meme. This calls for disciplinary action and a review of the workplace culture. Decisions are made every day in this unit that have a huge impact on people’s lives. | Rachel Barnhart
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A backroom deal created a youth and senior fund that only the suburbs can access. And it would not be distributed equitably among the suburbs. This is wrong. #rochester #rochesterny #monroecountyny
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We lost 21–8 tonight, but I wasn’t going to let this vote happen quietly. I rose to say what needed to be said about transparency, influence, and who had a seat at the table. This wasn't just about opting out of a short term rental registry. Here’s my speech explaining what really happened and why we all should care. | Rachel Barnhart
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Half the Democratic Caucus opposed the Operation Stonegarden grant, which passed 21-7. This is a small border patrol grant of $152,000, but now is not the time to enter agreements that could lead to violation of people's rights. They won't give us the agreement or reports on outcomes. They won't say how they're collaborating with ICE. We can easily provide these funds another way. | Rachel Barnhart
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Sheppard files complaint regarding last-minute mailer by Barnhart
Dec 1, 2022
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This party mocked Juneteenth with fried chicken, watermelon and Hennessy. It also featured the faces of elected officials on spikes in the ground and a woman impersonating me in a sexual manner. There were many layers of harm. Post 2 of 2 | Rachel Barnhart
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138th Assembly District Candidate Rachel Barnhart on Government Transparency
Feb 14, 2019
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My budget amendment to create a $10 million fund for housing failed 20-9. It was hard to hear another Democrat claim we don’t need this funding. Thank you to those who voted to set aside dollars to find solutions. | Rachel Barnhart
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My budget amendment to create a $10 million fund for housing failed 20-9. It was hard to hear another Democrat claim we don’t need this funding. Thank you to those who voted to set aside dollars to find solutions. | Rachel Barnhart
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Barnhart on the ballot? Former reporter secures signatures for congressional run
Apr 5, 2018
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Nexstar, owner of WROC, is refusing to negotiate with NABET, which would represent more than 50 employees. I walked the picket line with workers today. 💪🏻 I spent 10 years working on Humboldt St. and I understand what unions can do. Wages dropped like a rock when the union I was in disbanded. Some reporters today earn about what I earned 20 years ago. Nexstar, recognize NABET and negotiate a fair contract now. | Rachel Barnhart
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