Incumbent Monroe County, New York county executive Adam Bello is the first Democrat to obtain the seat in 30 years. Now the Republican-controlled county legislature is allegedly seeking to limit his powers before he enters office.
Adam Bello is the first Democrat to be elected county executive in Monroe County, New York in 30 years. Now the Republican-controlled county legislature is allegedly seeking to limit his powers before he enters office.
A series of last-minute charter amendments, signed by every Republican lawmaker in the legislature, were released just before the county legislature convened. The amendments would give the legislature power over Bello's appointments, including Bello's deputy executive, the county attorney and staff. The legislature already votes to confirm all department heads and directors.
This would remove Bello's authority to create his own positions and adjust the salaries of those positions, including previously established positions under his control. The exiting county manager, Cheryl Dinolfo, may spend $20,000 uncapped on similar matters without legislative approval; Bello, in light of this amendment, may only spend $5,000 without having to go to the legislature for approval.
"Our community faces far too many challenges to be bogged down in politics as usual, and I think this is just another example of how this government has been constantly focused on politics ... instead of what are we doing to help people in the community," Bello told WHEC. Democrats see the proposed rule change as a way to deny power, while Republicans see it as a case of simple checks and balances.The Democratic Caucus replied with a strongly-worded statement."Tonight, the Monroe County Republican Legislature introduced a law in a desperate attempt to overturn the results of last week's election."
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