Currently holds the office of Monroe County Legislature - District 17 until December 31, 2025.
Candidate for Monroe County Legislature - District 17 in 2023 New York General Election.
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Get StartedAll people have a right to reproductive care, including abortion care. Learn more
Legislator Barnhart is working with tenants and the new owner of the Hungerford Building to prevent displacement of artist studios and galleries. Learn more
All people have the right to live freely from discrimination, no matter their race, gender, sexuality, religion, ethnicity and disability. Our LGBTQ neighbors are under attack in many parts of the U.S., and even here at home. They deserve our love, support and protection. Learn more
Voted to approve all Sheriff’s Office funding requests, acknowledging the need to keep staffing, technology, equipment and facilities up to date and responsive to needs of community. Learn more
Longtime advocate for good government and accountability for all government entities, including law enforcement. Learn more
Legislator Barnhart convened a meeting with restaurant owners and County Executive Adam Bello that led to a grant program for small businesses, with an emphasis on women and minority-owned businesses in distressed areas. Learn more
Legislator Barnhart worked to cap exorbitant commissions, saving restaurants thousands of dollars. In addition, Legislator Barnhart’s bill, the Food Delivery Fairness Act, that banned the apps from listing restaurants without their permission, passed the legislature. Learn more
We must work to dismantle systems that further inequality and poverty, including housing, employment, transportation and education. Learn more
Legislator Barnhart supports stronger tenant protections, housing vouchers, right-to-counsel for evictions, direct cash assistance and construction of more affordable units. Learn more
All people have a right to safe and affordable housing. Learn more
Legislator Barnhart hosted a housing forum with City Councilmember Kim Smith to obtain testimony from people who are unhoused or at risk of evictions, and experts in the field. They will use this information to advocate for better policies. Learn more
Legislator Barnhart would also like to implement a study of Short-Term Rentals (Airbnb) on the housing market in Monroe County. We should have facts and data before passing any regulations. Learn more
Monroe County faces a housing crisis. Legislator Barnhart supports the Action Plan to End Homelessness in Monroe County, which has housing vouchers as a centerpiece. Learn more
Works to make Monroe County a place where everyone can get around safely, whether it’s by walking, biking, driving or taking the bus. Introduced and passed Carrie’s Law to protect cyclists from passing cars, mandating 3-foot distance. Learn more
Legislator Barnhart is a proponent of municipal internet solutions, which can include public-private partnerships to reach rural communities not on the internet grid, and urban areas where the costs remain high for many families. Learn more
Monroe County should help to fund an implementation study for a publicly-owned utility. We need facts, data and a plan to advise us on whether to move forward. Learn more
Working on a “complete streets” policy with colleagues, which is an approach to building streets to accommodate all users. Learn more
Serves on the Planning Board where she monitors road projects. Learn more
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