2023 Additional Election Related bills supported by the NYSECA Democratic Caucus of Commissioners

(In addition to our 2023 Legislative priorities, the Democratic Caucus of Commissioners are often asked to weigh in on Election related bills by members of the NYS Senate and Assembly. Here is a list of bills that our caucus has decided to support and hope are passed before then end of the 2023 session. MoreContinue reading “2023 Additional Election Related bills supported by the NYSECA Democratic Caucus of Commissioners”

2023 NYSECA Democratic Caucus Funding Letter

(Today I sent a letter to Governor Hochul, Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins, and Speaker Heastie as they finalize the 2023 New York State Budget. For transparency’s sake I am posting it here.) Governor Kathy Hochul Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins Speaker Carl E. Heastie NYS Capitol Building State St. and Washington Ave. Albany, NY 12224 March 27,Continue reading “2023 NYSECA Democratic Caucus Funding Letter”

Memorandum of Support: A1111 Issuing Absentees on Election Day

(As Chair of the Democratic Caucus of NYSECA I will from time to time issue Memorandums of Support on Election bills before the NYS Legislature. I am posting them on my website for lawmakers and the public to know our positions. You can see my caucus’ legislative priorities here as well as the Bi-Partisan Legislative agenda for NYSECA here. IfContinue reading “Memorandum of Support: A1111 Issuing Absentees on Election Day”

Memorandum of Support: A4294/S2024 Designating Non-Student attendance day for General Elections

(As Chair of the Democratic Caucus of NYSECA I will from time to time issue Memorandums of Support on Election bills before the NYS Legislature. I am posting them on my website for lawmakers and the public to know our positions. You can see my caucus’ legislative priorities here as well as the Bi-Partisan Legislative agenda for NYSECA here. IfContinue reading “Memorandum of Support: A4294/S2024 Designating Non-Student attendance day for General Elections”

Memorandum of Support: S1014/A1259 Altering the Manual Handcount Threshhold

(As Chair of the Democratic Caucus of NYSECA I will from time to time issue Memorandums of Support on Election bills before the NYS Legislature. I am posting them on my website for lawmakers and the public to know our positions. You can see my caucus’ legislative priorities here as well as the Bi-Partisan Legislative agenda for NYSECA here. IfContinue reading “Memorandum of Support: S1014/A1259 Altering the Manual Handcount Threshhold”

Memorandum of Support: S611/A919 Full Time Elections Commissioners

(As Chair of the Democratic Caucus of NYSECA I will from time to time issue Memorandums of Support on Election bills before the NYS Legislature. I am posting them on my website for lawmakers and the public to know our positions. You can see my caucus’ legislative priorities here as well as the Bi-Partisan Legislative agenda for NYSECA here. IfContinue reading “Memorandum of Support: S611/A919 Full Time Elections Commissioners”

Memorandum of Support: S644/A1258 Minimum Staffing Bill

(As Chair of the Democratic Caucus of NYSECA I will from time to time issue Memorandums of Support on Election bills before the NYS Legislature. I am posting them on my website for lawmakers and the public to know our positions. You can see my caucus’ legislative priorities here as well as the Bi-Partisan LegislativeContinue reading “Memorandum of Support: S644/A1258 Minimum Staffing Bill”

Memorandum of Support: S6933/A4777 Four Year Term for Election Commissioners

(As Chair of the Democratic Caucus of NYSECA I will from time to time issue Memorandums of Support on Election bills before the NYS Legislature. I am posting them on my website for lawmakers and the public to know our positions. You can see my caucus’ legislative priorities here as well as the Bi-Partisan LegislativeContinue reading “Memorandum of Support: S6933/A4777 Four Year Term for Election Commissioners”

Supplemental Testimony before The New York State Assembly & New York State Senate

On February 15th I appeared as a panelist on the Joint Legislative Budget Hearing on Local Government Officials/ General Government. You can see my original testimony here as well as read my prepared remarks. Below is my supplemental testimony to answer questions that were under time constraints at the hearing. Supplemental Testimony before The NewContinue reading “Supplemental Testimony before The New York State Assembly & New York State Senate”

2023 Testimony Local Government Officials/ General Government – New York State Budget Public Hearing

I appeared on behalf of the NYS Elections Commissioner Association and my Democratic Caucus of Commissioner to ask for NYS Funding for county Board of Elections as well as capital funding to replace equipment. Members also asked questions on Voter ID, Moving elections to even years, and proper timing of village elections. Enjoy. Written testimonyContinue reading “2023 Testimony Local Government Officials/ General Government – New York State Budget Public Hearing”