GUEST OPINION

Airbnb is Monroe County’s largest hotel—and we let it write the rules

By RACHEL BARNHART | February 3, 2026

Our county government worked with a powerful corporation to shape policy behind closed doors, exaggerate risks that did not exist, and successfully sideline the County Legislature.

GUEST OPINION

I’m a county legislator. I can’t find out what’s going on with ARPA funds

By RACHEL BARNHART | July 3, 2024

ARPA, which is meant for economic relief following the pandemic, is being treated like pork barrel spending. The Legislature and the public have a right to know what’s going on with these funds.