ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Calling them political games, Monroe County Executive Adam Bello says the Republican County Legislature majority is trying to roadblock his administration with Cable Act 2.0.
Bello says it would eliminate his ability to, among other things, make changes to contracts or terminate or modify a program.
Bello says the county executive was granted these authorities to protect taxpayers. For example, the county would not have to continue to implement a program if funding ended. He criticized Republicans for the move.
"They're trying to overturn 30 years of precedent of how county contracts, construction projects are managed here behalf of taxpayers, and they're doing it in a way that's going to cost time and most importantly money," said Adam Bello.
Majority Leader Steve Brew released a statement responding to Bello's comments:
"Adam Bello is underestimating your intelligence by gaslighting you into thinking our letter is anything more than a simple request. This was a letter, not the CABLE Act, and I challenge Adam Bello to produce proof to the contrary.
In my letter, I stated that the legislature feels less like a collaborative partner and more like the parent of a teenager. Adam Bello’s unfounded outburst in response to our request is more alike to an irrational teenage tantrum than an elected leader.
Adam Bello continues to demonstrate a complete lack of respect for the legislative process and wants to wield the same unchecked power as Governor Cuomo. So far, he has used his power to destroy the Democratic Caucus within the Monroe County Legislature, undermine free and fair elections, and lead the County towards financial ruin. We need some adults in the room to make sure taxpayers are protected. That is why I, along with President Carbone, Minority Leader Vincent Felder, and Black & Asian Caucus Leader Ernest Flagler-Mitchell, have been holding regular bi-partisan leadership meetings to ensure County government continues to function without interruption.
Taxpayers should question why Adam Bello is hell-bent on spending their money without any oversight."
