PAC-MAN Returns to Monroe County

Rachel Barnhart
Nov 7 · 4 min read

Back in the fall of 2003, Republican County Clerk Maggie Brooks and Democratic Rochester Mayor Bill Johnson faced off in a contentious campaign for Monroe County Executive. Johnson had been outspoken about the need for metro government, even metro schools. Johnson devoted much of a State of the City address to the issue.

Late in the race, the GOP dropped what is known as the most infamous political ad in…

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Rachel Barnhart

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Monroe County Legislator, LD21. Dem. Journalism. Politics. Ethics. Transparency. Accountability. Equality. Justice. Twitter: @rachbarnhart

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