Interests

Registration may be in a variety of settings- Troy Farmers Market, High Schools, Community agencies for example

Welcoming new citizens and offering them the opportunity to register to vote

Initiate and manage candidate forums both live and virtual. Various roles - moderator, time keeper, question reviewer are needed

Collect local candidate and voter information to submit to national League database of such information. Vote411 provides voters with information specific to their location.

Reaching out to high school students re voter registration or participation in the NYS League education program - Students Inside Albany

Develop educational programs around League issues

Advocating reform in the process of voting and Boards of Elections qualifications and practices in NYS

Advocating for Medical Aid in Dying in the NYS Legislature.

Activites to improve access, cost containment, equity, and safety in healthcare NYS.

Integrate DEI perspective in other activies of our League

Reach out to both state and federal officials about upcoming legislation as well as encourage them to advocate for sound environmental policy. Some members participate in rallies at the state capital.

Following NYS legislative activity related to judicial and police policies, working with affiliated groups, planning educational and advocacy activities.

Encouraging voter approval of ERA to NY Constitution as an amendment

Advocacy work happens primarily in the late Fall and Spring when the NYS Legislature is in session. There will be an opportunity to participate in the LWV Advocacy Day in Albany and connect with other League members from across the state. We will be trained and equipped to meet with our elected representatives to advocate for League issues. There will also be opportunities to engage in email, letter writing, and social media campaigns to advocate.

Write, collect, edit material for our periodic newsletter

Learn and manage an aspect of our club express program

Providing fair, secure election services to public groups such as libraries and nonprofit groups. Currently working with the Troy and East Greenbush libraries.