{"id":65656,"date":"2025-06-27T17:16:35","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T21:16:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=65656"},"modified":"2025-06-27T17:16:35","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T21:16:35","slug":"genesee-county-rochelle-stein-announces-she-will-not-seek-re-election-to-legislature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2025\/06\/27\/genesee-county-rochelle-stein-announces-she-will-not-seek-re-election-to-legislature\/","title":{"rendered":"GENESEE COUNTY\/Rochelle Stein announces she will not seek re-election to Legislature"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Press Release<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Le Roy, NY \u2014 June 26, 2025 \u2014 Rochelle \u201cShelley\u201d Stein, Chair of the Genesee County Legislature and long-serving representative of District 5 (Town of Le Roy), announced
today that she will not seek re-election on the Responsible Government Line following her recent primary loss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stein has served on the Legislature for 14 years, including six
years as Chair and has dedicated over two decades to public service in Genesee County.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Stein\u2019s tenure has been marked by significant achievements, including leading the
Legislature through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, overseeing the
construction of a new county jail, expanding broadband access, and securing funding
for local emergency services. As Chair, she emphasized collaboration and
transparency, and is known for her steady leadership during times of uncertainty.
Beyond her legislative role, Stein has been deeply involved in regional initiatives. She
serves on the Genesee Finger Lakes Regional Planning Council, Vice Chair of
Municipal Electric and Gas Alliance – a municipal collaboration to reduce energy costs
for municipalities – is a member of the GLOW Workforce Development Board and the
NYSAC Rural and Agriculture Committee. She is the Treasurer of Stein Farms LLC, a
multigenerational family farm in Le Roy.
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Stein\u2019s dedication to public service began with her roles as Town Council Member and
Town Supervisor in Le Roy, and continued during her time as Finance Officer for the
Town of Riga in Monroe County. Her extensive experience and commitment have
earned her recognition, including being named the first ever female National Junior
Chamber of Commerce Young Farmer of the Year in 2000 and receiving a Genesee
County YWCA Fabulous Female Award.
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\u201cI am proud of what our legislature has accomplished together, we have much work to
accomplish yet in 2025\u201d Stein reflected. \u201cFrom infrastructure improvements to public
health advancements, our collective efforts have strengthened Genesee County. I am
grateful for the trust placed in me and am excited to explore new avenues to contribute
to our community\u2019s future.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Press Release Le Roy, NY \u2014 June 26, 2025 \u2014 Rochelle \u201cShelley\u201d Stein, Chair of the Genesee County Legislature and long-serving representative of District 5 (Town of Le Roy), announcedtoday that she will not seek re-election on the Responsible Government Line following her recent primary loss. Stein has served on \u2026<\/p>\n

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