Former television reporter Rachel Barnhart says she’s running for the Monroe County Legislature, mounting a primary campaign to dislodge the Democratic Party’s endorsed candidate.
Barnhart is going for the 21st District Seat now held by Mark Muoio, who is running for Rochester City Court Judge instead of seeking re-election. She will have to pass petitions to force a primary against Victor Sanchez, the endorsed Democratic Party candidate.
Barnhart says on her campaign website that the community faces challenges of poverty, good jobs, education, transportation and structural racism. She says the county deserves ethical and accountable government that’s dedicated to solving problems.