Elected Officials

Our Democratic Elected Officials

Harry Bronson - County Legislator (24th District)

Contact Info: 132 Highland Parkway, Rochester, NY 14620
Phone: (w) 585-428-2040; (h) 585-271-6583
email: monroe24@monroecounty.gov

Throughout his life Harry has been an advocate for people and causes that he believes help all citizens achieve their full potential, especially those least able to help themselves.

Harry Bronson has been an attorney since 1987, focusing much of his practice on issues that make a difference in the lives of the hardworking men, women and their families. Harry has represented workers to ensure that they have justice in the workplace and advocating for a brighter future for their families. He also believes that, with hard work, we will achieve justice and equality for all New Yorkers.

Currently, Harry serves as Counsel of the New York Assembly Committee on Labor.

Harry's district encompass the Highland Park section of the city and in Henrietta from the Post Office on Jefferson south to Finucan and Hollybrook Rds, down East Henrietta Rd, West down Calkins Rd, to West Henrietta Rd, up Bailey Rd to the RIT Campus and from there to Brighton-Henrietta Town Line Rd.

Biographical information courtesy of the May 2nd, 2005 edition of The Empty Closet

Travis Heider - County Legislator (14th District)

Contact Info: 9 Holloway Rd., Rochester, NY 14610
                      Phone: (w) 585-753-1940, (h) 585-467-2107
                      email: monroe14@monroecounty.gov
                      website: http://www.travisheider.com

Travis Heider serves the residents of the 14th District, having experience working with state and local government, higher education, and the non-profit sector. Currently, he spends his days fighting for people with diabetes as the Senior Market Director for the American Diabetes Association. Diabetes is a leading cause of heart disease and afflicts over 18 million Americans. Travis is proud to have successfully managed his team of ten employees last year in raising $1.5 million to fight this disease and find a cure.

Prior to this, Travis served as the Deputy Chief of Staff to then New York State Senator Richard Dollinger. Travis not only learned how government works, he acquired a vital understanding of the issues facing our neighbors in Brighton and Henrietta. Moreover, he gained an insider’s perspective on how to succeed on issues in Albany. Travis looks forward to using this ability to negotiate with State Government on behalf of local taxpayers.

He has also worked as an Adjunct Professor at St. John Fisher College, Springfield College, and Holyoke Community College, as well as served on the steering committee of the Coalition for Common Sense in Education. A Member of the Sierra Club and a longtime member of the Brighton Democratic Committee, he has managed several local political campaigns and worked in municipal government as an aquatics director.

He earned a Bachelor’s Degree from SUNY Geneseo and did graduate work at Springfield College.

But with his wife, Emily, Travis shares his proudest accomplishment: his one year old son, Jackson. They are members of St. Thomas’ Episcopal church in Brighton.

As a county legislator, Travis uses his skills and energy to lead, not follow. He’s determined to move our economy forward. He's passionate about stemming the exodus of young professionals. Travis Heider has the ideas, energy and experience we need to build a more prosperous future.

For more info visit Travis at www.travisheider.com

Biographical information courtesy of www.travisheider.com

For a map of Harry and Travis' districts, view here