Monroe County Legislature

Monroe County is moving closer to considering a $1 million study on the feasibility of replacing Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) with a public utility, amid community complaints about the energy company’s billing practices and customer service. The county’s environment and public works committee voted 4-3 in favor of a referral, setting the stage for […]

The Monroe County Legislature passed a law that will “ban the box” on county employment applications. It’s called the Monroe County Fair Chance Employment Act. The law will ban a question on county job applications that asks if you’ve ever committed a felony or crime. The legislature says it will help the county fill an […]

Dr. Michael Mendoza is getting a second six year term as the County’s public health commissioner. Dr. Mendoza played a big role in the County’s response effort to COVID. Administering more than one million vaccinations under his watch. Monroe County Executive Adam Bello said, “Throughout the greatest health crisis our community has seen in more […]

Monday, Monroe County Executive, Adam Bello, said Republicans in the Monroe County Legislature are currently trying to push the Public Health Commissioner, Dr. Michael Mendoza out of his position. In his statement Monday, Bello said: “Last week, under the guise of ethics reform, county legislature Republicans and their super majority partners in the Black and […]

Its official, county legislature has approved a new law to crack down on illegal ATVs and dirt bikes. Lawmakers voted Tuesday for the new law that will help police impound or remove illegal vehicles. This is a county-wide move to keep roadways safe from the use of off-road vehicles. The new measures include increased fees […]

It’s official! Monroe County Legislature voted Tuesday night to rename the Greater Rochester International Airport in honor of Frederick Douglass. The new name will be the  “Frederick Douglass – Greater Rochester International Airport.” While the decision does not need to be approved by the FAA, the Federal Aviation Administration needs to be notified. The airport […]