Here we are, September, and a very full next few months ahead. We have the September 9, 2014 primary with the office of Governor and Lieutenant Governor the only primary races for Nassau County residents. On September 16th, our League has a general meeting to discuss issues we see and the candidates see for the...Continue Reading
This week we conclude with the advancements made by Citizens Union and the League of Women Voters of New York State. 6. What criteria must be considered by the Commission in the drawing of district lines? In addition to the threshold requirements that proposed districts be contiguous, compact and as close to equal in size as...Continue Reading
2. How will the ten-member independent commission (“the Commission”) be appointed? Each of the four legislative leaders will appoint two members, and two additional members will be appointed by a vote of not less than five of the original eight members. These two additional members will not have been enrolled in either of the two...Continue Reading
1. What will the proposed constitutional amendment accomplish? Establishment of an independent commission with representation by the minority party, third parties and independents instead of total control by the majority party.LATFOR, which has drawn lines during the past four redistricting cycles, was controlled by the majorities in each house. The new plan replaces LATFOR with...Continue Reading
I’m at cruising altitude, returning home from a few days of skiing with family in Big Sky, Montana. The conditions and weather could not have been any better! I took a ski lesson my second morning and at lunch that day I commented how my instructor was not so good; yet, as I skied that...Continue Reading
March 24, 2014 — Coalition Rallies at Legislature Posted on March 28, 2014 by admin Posted in Uncategorized Non-partisan Coalition in Talks with Republicans, Democrats to Craft Legislation Putting Voters at Heart of Process Chants of “Put voters first!” and “Si se puede!” (“Yes we can!”) filled the Nassau County legislature on Monday, as over 40 voters and supporters of...Continue Reading
