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2008 Standing Committee Assignments

Agenda Charter Committee

Meets on Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. during Committee Weeks

Committee Responsibilities

Revisions to the Monroe County Legislature, Procedures; Appointments to County Boards and Commissions; Work Programs for the Legislature.

Members

Republican:

  • Richard Yolevich, Chair
  • Douglas B. Dobson, Vice Chair
  • R. Anthony LaFountain 

Democrat:

  • Edward M. O’Brien, RMM
  • José A. Cruz
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Environment and Public Works Committee

Meets on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. during Committee Weeks

Committee Responsibilities

Environmental problems, concerns and related programs, such as, but not limited to, land use and open space studies; Environmental Management Council (EMC); Department of Environmental Services; drainage and sanitation; solid waste disposal; recycling; landfill; hazardous materials; pure waters; health and environmental impact studies and public works projects and related programs; Greater Rochester International Airport; engineering; Water Authority; buildings and grounds.

Members

Republican:

  • Mark J. Cassetti, Chair
  • Stephen Tucciarello, Vice Chair
  • Robert Colby 
  • R. Anthony LaFountain
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Democrat:

  • Travis R. Heider, RMM
  • Harry B. Bronson
  • Paul E. Haney
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Human Services Committee

Meets on Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. during Committee Weeks

Committee Responsibilities

Social Services and related programs, agencies; Office for the Aging, and related programs, agencies; Health Department and related programs, agencies; Mental Health Department and related programs, agencies; Monroe Community Hospital; Medical Examiner; Veterans’ Services Agency; Rochester/Monroe County Youth Bureau; Human Relations Commission.

Members

Republican:

  • Ciaran T. Hanna, Chair
  • Richard Yolevich, Vice Chair  
  • E. Daniel Quatro
  • Anthony Daniele 

Democrat:

  • José A. Cruz, RMM
  • Carrie M. Andrews
  • Willie J. Lightfoot, Jr.
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Intergovernmental Relations Committee

Meets on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. during Committee Weeks

Committee Responsibilities

Issues related to the intergovernmental relationships among County, City, Town, Village, State, and Federal Governments.

Members

Republican:

  • Douglas B. Dobson, Chair
  • Anthony Daniele, Vice Chair
  • Mary A. Valerio 

Democrat:

  • C. Stephen Eckel, RMM
  • Richard Beebe 
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Planning and Economic Development Committee

Meets on Monday at 4:00 p.m. during Committee Weeks

Committee Responsibilities

Planning Department and related programs, agencies; Community Development; Economic Development; Industrial Development Agency; Cultural District; Tourism; Job Training Programs; Agricultural Districts; Lake Shore and Bay Development; Energy and Environmental Management Council; Comprehensive Development Plan.

Members

Republican:

  • Steve Tucciarello, Chair
  • Ciaran Hanna, Vice Chair
  • Jeffrey L. McCann 

Democrat:

  • Vincent Esposito, RMM
  • Carmen Gumina 
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Public Safety Committee

Meets on Monday at 5:00 p.m. during Committee Weeks

Committee Responsibilities

Public Safety and related programs, agencies; Sheriff’s Department, DWI, Probation, District Attorney, Public Defender; Fire Bureau, Mutual Aid, Arson Control; Traffic Safety; Emergency Preparedness; Public Safety Communications, 911; Public Safety Laboratory; Jails, Contracts; Weights and Measures.

Members

Republican:

  • Michael G. Barker, Chair
  • Robert J. Colby, Vice Chair
  • Richard Yolevich 
  • R. Anthony LaFountain
  • Jeffrey L. McCann

Democrat:

  • Willie J. Lightfoot, Jr., RMM
  • C. Stephen Eckel
  • Calvin Lee, Jr.
  • Richard Beebe 
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Recreation and Education Committee

Meets on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. during Committee Weeks

Committee Responsibilities

Recreation and related programs, agencies; Parks, Conservation; Education and related programs, agencies; Monroe Community College; Monroe County Library System; Special Events, the Arts, Zoo.

Members

Republican:

  • Mary A. Valerio, Chair
  • Jeffrey R. Adair, Vice Chair
  • Ciaran Hanna

Democrat:

  • Glenn J. Gamble, RMM
  • Carmen Gumina 
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Transportation Committee

Meets on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. during Committee Weeks

Committee Responsibilities

Transportation issues and related agencies; Roads; Traffic Signals, Street Lighting; Bridges, RGRTA.

Members

Republican:

  • Robert J. Colby, Chair
  • Mark J. Cassetti, Vice Chair
  • Dan Quatro 
  • Jeff Adair 
  • John G. Driscoll 

Democrat:

  • Calvin Lee, Jr., RMM
  • Harry B. Bronson 
  • Glen J. Gamble
  • Vincent Esposito 
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Ways and Means Committee

Meets on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. during Committee Weeks

Committee Responsibilities

Financial and Budgetary Matters, Capital Improvement Program and the Monroe County Budget.

Members

Republican:

  • R. Anthony LaFountain, Chair
  • Michael G. Barker, Vice Chair
  • Jeffrey L. McCann 
  • Jeffrey R. Adair
  • E. Daniel Quatro
  • John G. Driscoll

Democrat:

  • Paul E. Haney , RMM
  • Edward M. O’Brien
  • Travis R. Heider
  • Harry B. Bronson
  • Carrie M. Andrews 
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