Harry B. Bronson, Democratic Minority Leader
24th District (Rochester, Henrietta, Brighton)
Committees: Ways & Means
Monroe County Legislator Harry Bronson represents the 24th District, which includes the southeast portion of Rochester, as well as western parts of Brighton and northern parts of Henrietta. Harry was elected to represent the 24th district for a four year term in 2005. In October 2007 he was elected Democratic Minority Leader of the Legislature. He currently serves on the Ways & Means Committee of the Legislature.
Harry's passion for social justice, equity and fairness has defined both his public service and legal career. After earning his undergraduate degree Cum Laude in Public Justice from SUNY Oswego, Harry went on to the University of Buffalo, where he earned his Juris Doctor. He is a previous law partner at the firm of Blitman and King LLP where his focus was on anti-discrimination employment law, labor issues, employee benefits, and litigation. In addition, he has handled legal matters involving commercial development, industrial revenue bonds and other transactional matters. Harry has lectured throughout the state on employment and public justice issues.
Harry has long been involved with community advocacy. For three years, he served as Executive Director of Cephas, Inc where he directed programs to strengthen families, reduce crime, and make our community safer. From 2001 to 2004, Harry served on the Rochester City Planning Commission, holding the office of Vice Chair for the last year.
Harry Bronson lives on Mt. Vernon Avenue in Rochester’s vibrant South Wedge neighborhood.
Legislative Initiatives
Petitioning the State Legisature to Repeal Medicaid Intercept for Monroe County - Proposed Legislation, September 2008
Blocked by President of the Legislature
Timeline for the Alternative 2008 Budget Plan - Proposed Legislation, August 2008
Blocked by President of the Legislature
Supporting the Complete Streets Act - Memorializing Resolution, August 2008
Greater Protections for Whistleblowers - Memorializing Resolution, July 2008
Understanding the Mandate Burden on Monroe County - Proposed Legislation, June 2008
Referred to Administration in Agenda Charter Committee
Marriage Equality - Memorializing Resolution, June 2008
Support the Home Ownership Protection Act - Memorializing Resolution, May 2008
Alternate Budget Plans to Fill Deficit from F.A.I.R. - Proposed Legislation, April 2008
Vote: Passed Unanimously during Ways & Means Committee, Adopted by the Full Legislature
Preventing Elder Abuse - Memorializing Resolution, April 2008
Supporting VA Reforms - Memorializing Resolution, December 2007
"City by City" Economic Development Plan - Memorializing Resolution, December 2007
Employee Free Choice Act - Memorializing Resolution, August 2007
Equal Pay Act - Memorializing Resolution, June 2007
In the Press
Crime Lab Delay Puts Public at Risk - Democrat & Chronicle, March 10, 2008
Put the Public, Not Politics, First in Selecting a Public Defender - D&C, Feb. 12, 2008
Consider Big and Small Options for Community Solution to Deficit - D&C, July 27, 2007
Republican Sales Tax Scare Fizzles - Henrietta Post, December 6, 2006
Red Flags Should Put Stop to MCC Plan - Democrat & Chronicle, April 11, 2006
