LWVUS is urging all Leagues to hold a Day of Action on redistricting on Thursday, April 29th. In New York State, we will be organizing a Virtual People’s Hearing and inviting members of the public and our partner organizations to “testify” about why redistricting matters to them and their community. We will be inviting members...Continue Reading
LWVNC will be holding one or more virtual training sessions for those who are interested in becoming League moderators for candidate forums. Anyone interested is strongly urged to attend. No commitment to becoming a moderator is required, but we are hoping that some who attend will decide to take on this role. We are heading...Continue Reading
Nassau County Redistricting Barbara Epstein & Paula Blum Redistricting is the word currently heard everywhere in government. States are planning their new district maps based on the 2020 census results, with varying results. And, the Nassau County legislature will soon be setting up a redistricting commission based on the requirements of its charter. This is...Continue Reading
Our expert panelists discussed the status of New York State’s Redistricting Commission, how to engage in Unity Mapping, and how to involve community organizations in the redistricting process. Our guests include: Rosalind Gold, Chief Public Policy Officer for NALEO Educational Fund Jerry G. Vattamala Director, Democracy Program, Asian American Legal Defense And Education Fund Jeff...Continue Reading
Marty the Dog has a few words to say about voter registration. He touches on checking your registration, how to get registered and how to find out more information to help you along the way.Continue Reading
Not registered? We’ve outlined all the steps that you need to take to get registered in Nassau County. Important Voting Links: =================== Signup Online: https://Voterreg.dmv.ny.gov/MotorVoter Register/Check Registration/Candidate Information: https://vote411.org Download Forms: https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/580/Vo… Text VOTENY to 474747 for updates and reminders on upcoming elections Who Can Register to Vote? ====================== * Be a U.S. Citizen *...Continue Reading
Not registered? We’ve outlined all the steps that you need to take to get registered in Nassau County. Important Voting Links: =================== Signup Online: https://Voterreg.dmv.ny.gov/MotorVoter Register/Check Registration/Candidate Information: https://vote411.org Download Forms: https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/580/Vo… Text VOTENY to 474747 for updates and reminders on upcoming elections Who Can Register to Vote? ====================== * Be a U.S. Citizen *...Continue Reading
Don’t forget to RSVP by November 9th if you want to attend the November 14th Post-Election Dinner and celebration of NYS’s 100 years with the League. Click here to download the RSVP form. Continue Reading
