May 12, 2026 Full Legislature Meeting

The Monroe County Legislature held its full session on May 12, 2026, during which several procurement and budget-related items were addressed. The legislature authorized contracts with CHA Consulting and LaBella Associates for professional design services related to county projects, including the Monroe Community Hospital Pediatric Unit Expansion and Ventilator Unit Renovation. They also approved a contract with URMC Labs for laboratory services at Monroe Community Hospital and a contract with Ontario Bus Inc. for transportation services supporting early intervention and preschool special education programs. Additionally, the legislature accepted grants from New York State for projects at the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport and for the Monroe County Nurse Family Partnership Program. A significant capital improvement resolution was passed authorizing the issuance of $3.5 million in bonds to finance the replacement of mobile data terminals and related infrastructure. The legislature also authorized intermunicipal agreements for the Monroe County Community Climate Action Fund Pilot Program. Votes were taken on these items, with most passing by majority. The meeting included a contentious election for the clerk and deputy clerk of the legislature, highlighting internal political dynamics but resulting in the election of Santiago and Mulkey. Public forum discussions focused heavily on housing affordability, homelessness, and calls for increased funding and reform of housing voucher programs. No new policy changes affecting procurement were noted during the meeting.