Kelly Cheatle
@kellycheatle.bsky.social
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Fascinated at how news coverage in #roc is reticent to mention how Joe Morelle’s son’s lobbying of Monroe County for AirBNB included sending MC the first draft of opt-out legislation, that they sat on for 200 days before pushing it through at the last minute.
December 10, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Fascinated at how news coverage in #roc is reticent to mention how Joe Morelle’s son’s lobbying of Monroe County for AirBNB included sending MC the first draft of opt-out legislation, that they sat on for 200 days before pushing it through at the last minute.
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I requested this info from Bello admin right before Thanksgiving. Typically, they reply to all legislators. Less than 24 hours before the vote, they have not provided any of this. Providing it day of (if they do at all) is not acceptable.
Damning. Another reason to vote no.
Damning. Another reason to vote no.
December 9, 2025 at 2:03 AM
I requested this info from Bello admin right before Thanksgiving. Typically, they reply to all legislators. Less than 24 hours before the vote, they have not provided any of this. Providing it day of (if they do at all) is not acceptable.
Damning. Another reason to vote no.
Damning. Another reason to vote no.
Democracy dies in darkness- so why are we going to trust a lobbying firm that fights public power? Monroe county should take advantage of the tools the state has given them to ensure we’re collecting the data and tax revenue we need to keep things running smoothly.
Monroe County shouldn’t give Airbnb a special exemption - Rochester Beacon
If the county Legislature opts out of a new state requirement to create a short-term rental registry, it will be a vote against basic transparency, enforcement tools, and fair taxation.
rochesterbeacon.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Democracy dies in darkness- so why are we going to trust a lobbying firm that fights public power? Monroe county should take advantage of the tools the state has given them to ensure we’re collecting the data and tax revenue we need to keep things running smoothly.
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Could use some support - pulling out all the stops. Join us!
December 8, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Could use some support - pulling out all the stops. Join us!
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I Ryan Lizza'd this by saving the best for last. TLDR: Joe Morelle's son is a lobbyist for Airbnb, which probably wrote this legislation.
And now, we get no meaningful discussion. Public hearing is same day as vote, also the only time legislators can get to ask public questions.
And now, we get no meaningful discussion. Public hearing is same day as vote, also the only time legislators can get to ask public questions.
Why is Bello rushing through a short-term rental law designed to favor AirbnB? Follow the money and the friends, as per usual. Have to read to the end on this one.
rachbarnhart.substack.com/p/now-it-all...
rachbarnhart.substack.com/p/now-it-all...
November 26, 2025 at 11:03 AM
I Ryan Lizza'd this by saving the best for last. TLDR: Joe Morelle's son is a lobbyist for Airbnb, which probably wrote this legislation.
And now, we get no meaningful discussion. Public hearing is same day as vote, also the only time legislators can get to ask public questions.
And now, we get no meaningful discussion. Public hearing is same day as vote, also the only time legislators can get to ask public questions.
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I am on my way home to Toronto and the aurorae are absolutely phenomenal.
If you are anywhere in the northern half of the continent, get outside and look up! Or better still, put your camera on a 10 second exposure and point it up.
If you are anywhere in the northern half of the continent, get outside and look up! Or better still, put your camera on a 10 second exposure and point it up.
November 12, 2025 at 2:44 AM
I am on my way home to Toronto and the aurorae are absolutely phenomenal.
If you are anywhere in the northern half of the continent, get outside and look up! Or better still, put your camera on a 10 second exposure and point it up.
If you are anywhere in the northern half of the continent, get outside and look up! Or better still, put your camera on a 10 second exposure and point it up.
Don’t be a blockhead Charlie!
November 10, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Don’t be a blockhead Charlie!
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If sandwich shops don’t start offering a sandwich named “the acquittal” then what are we even doing
November 6, 2025 at 9:27 PM
If sandwich shops don’t start offering a sandwich named “the acquittal” then what are we even doing
So- not bad for my first run!! If you voted for me in #rochester I would love to stay connected so that next time we find eachother sooner :)
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I voted for Kelly Cheatle!
While I can see who voted, your vote is private. Thanks for letting me know about your support!
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November 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM
So- not bad for my first run!! If you voted for me in #rochester I would love to stay connected so that next time we find eachother sooner :)
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Election Results
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November 5, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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Republicans who think your seat is safe: no it's not
Looks like the Dems will pick up 12 seats in the VA House of Delegates, which will go from 51-49 to 63-37 D-R. That's an honestly shocking result.
November 5, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Republicans who think your seat is safe: no it's not
So I know folks in Rochester are bummed that they can’t vote WFP for @zohrankmamdani here- BUT you can vote for me on the Working Families Party Line right here in #rochester!
Tuesday is your last day to cast a ballot - Find your polling place at www.voteforkelly.com/vote
Tuesday is your last day to cast a ballot - Find your polling place at www.voteforkelly.com/vote
It's time to vote for Kelly! - Kelly Cheatle
EARLY VOTING OPEN OCT 25-NOV 2 If you’re registered to vote, you can vote at any of the early voting locations in Monroe County. Spanish interpreters available live on location. County Office Building...
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November 4, 2025 at 1:38 AM
So I know folks in Rochester are bummed that they can’t vote WFP for @zohrankmamdani here- BUT you can vote for me on the Working Families Party Line right here in #rochester!
Tuesday is your last day to cast a ballot - Find your polling place at www.voteforkelly.com/vote
Tuesday is your last day to cast a ballot - Find your polling place at www.voteforkelly.com/vote
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Wes Moore is NOT playing: I am the Commander in Chief of the National Guard. I will not authorize the Maryland National Guard to be activated.
THIS is how you fight back.
THIS is how you fight back.
August 30, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Happy b’day, “American Idiot” — released as a single 21 years ago today, and written in the wake of the Iraq War.
“The country had gone into a war based on lies,” said Billie Joe Armstrong, “and no one seemed to care. .. It was a song that came from a very honest, pissed-off place.”
“The country had gone into a war based on lies,” said Billie Joe Armstrong, “and no one seemed to care. .. It was a song that came from a very honest, pissed-off place.”
August 6, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Happy b’day, “American Idiot” — released as a single 21 years ago today, and written in the wake of the Iraq War.
“The country had gone into a war based on lies,” said Billie Joe Armstrong, “and no one seemed to care. .. It was a song that came from a very honest, pissed-off place.”
“The country had gone into a war based on lies,” said Billie Joe Armstrong, “and no one seemed to care. .. It was a song that came from a very honest, pissed-off place.”
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We found our Bizarro for the sequel!
Superman star enlists in ICE as fans say he's 'lost his mind'
Dean Cain joined the ranks of ICE as he proudly declared his dedication to deporting undocumented immigrants from the United States.
www.themirror.com
August 6, 2025 at 7:55 PM
We found our Bizarro for the sequel!
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July 19, 2025 at 1:23 PM
What are we waiting for?
July 18, 2025 at 1:28 PM
What are we waiting for?
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I’m gonna post this every day so nobody forgets exactly who Donald Trump is and why the Epstein files have suddenly disappeared.
July 10, 2025 at 11:46 AM
I’m gonna post this every day so nobody forgets exactly who Donald Trump is and why the Epstein files have suddenly disappeared.
That last part
"This should be obvious, but let’s be clear: Neither the White House nor the U.S. Department of Justice has the authority to hire or fire university presidents. But if you claim a power and everyone acts like you really have power, you totally have that power."
June 28, 2025 at 4:43 AM
That last part
Not the outcome I’d hoped for in the Democratic Primary- but we had some hella victories along the way.
You know our Democracy is in danger, if you want to put your skills to work in an organized fashion - let’s stay connected, kellycheatle.com/peoplepower
You know our Democracy is in danger, if you want to put your skills to work in an organized fashion - let’s stay connected, kellycheatle.com/peoplepower
June 26, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Not the outcome I’d hoped for in the Democratic Primary- but we had some hella victories along the way.
You know our Democracy is in danger, if you want to put your skills to work in an organized fashion - let’s stay connected, kellycheatle.com/peoplepower
You know our Democracy is in danger, if you want to put your skills to work in an organized fashion - let’s stay connected, kellycheatle.com/peoplepower
And if you need to find your polling location voteforkelly.com/vote has all of the details. including a video on the new voting machines
VOTING INFORMATION - Kelly Cheatle
How to Vote for Kelly Cheatle in the Democratic Primary this June If you’re a registered Democrat you can vote by mail, vote early, or vote on Election Day. 🗳 Early Voting: June 14 – June 22, 2025🗳 El...
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June 23, 2025 at 2:19 PM
And if you need to find your polling location voteforkelly.com/vote has all of the details. including a video on the new voting machines