Harry Bronson

Democratic Minority Leader

The Democratic Caucus of the Monroe County Legislature consists of 14 members of the legislature. We represent the people of Monroe County from Brighton to Henrietta, to Gates to Greece, from Irondequoit to Webster, to the City of Rochester.  This site contains a wealth of information about our legislators and the issues that affect our community.  If you are concerned about the future of Monroe County, you’ve come to right place.

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Democrats Call For Unity to Solve the County's Budget Problems
Rochester, New York – March 21, 2008.  Democrats in the County Legislature responded to today’s opinion rejecting the County Executive’s so-called F.A.I.R. plan by requesting the Brooks administration bring all interested stake holders together to create a true community solution to the county’s ongoing budget crisis. To view the rest of this story click here.
 

 

Democrats Renew Call for $1 Billion Upstate Revitalization Fund: Applaud Gov Paterson's Commitment to Region

 
Rochester, New York – March 20, 2008.  Democrats in the Monroe County Legislature today joined with Governor David Paterson in supporting the proposed $1 billion Upstate Revitalization Fund. To view the rest of this story click here.
 

"Public input is to be embraced, not feared."
Democrats Propose Transparency Reform Measure
Rochester, New York – March 19, 2008.  Democrats today announced an innovative proposal intended to increase transparency and opportunities for public input in the county’s legislative process. For the rest of this story, click here. Find the Matters of Urgency and the FOIL Reform  legislation here.
 

Democrats Blast Continuing Water Authority Patronage. March 25, 2008
Paterson Ready to Serve: A Call for Healing after Resignation. March 12, 2008
State Committee on Open Government Confirms Violation in Defender Selection Process. March 9, 2008. Click HERE for opinion.
Democrats Denounce Brooks/Quatro Partisan Sniping. March 5, 2008
Democrats Vote to Restore Sales Tax Free Week. February 27, 2008
Democrats Call for Renaissance Square Oversight Panel to Review Project's Finances. February 11, 2008 Click HERE to view proposed legislation.
Democrats' Warning Holds True: Republican Plan Delivers HIGHER Tax Bills. January 7, 2008
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Headlines on the Public Defender Selection Process:

Democrats Disappointed in Continuation of Selection Process. February 9, 2008

Legislator Calvin Lee Resubmits Defender Selection Proposal. January 29, 2008 Click HERE to View Proposed Legislation

Democrats Respond to Second Offer to Monroe County Bar Association. January 25, 2008

President Zyra Rejects Merit-Based, Non-Political Screening Panel Proposal from Democrats. January 18, 2008

Merit-Based, Non-Political Selection Process for the Next Public Defender Urged by Democrats. January 18, 2008 Click HERE to View Proposed Legislation

Democrats Walk Out: Reject Partisanship in Public Defender Selection Process. January 17, 2008

Democratic Caucus Withdraw Support of Zyra's Public Defender Selection Process. December 19, 2007