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New York City Democratic Mayoral Candidates Forum: "Voting Rights, Election Reform & the Future of New York"
When: Monday, May 13, 2013, 7PM
Where: Cardozo School of Law,
55 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10003
RSVP is required to theo.harris@nydlc.org
For more information: FacebookGrowing Numbers, Growing Impact: Mayoral Candidates Forum on Asian Pacific Americans
May 20th at LaGuardia Community College
31-10 Thomson Ave., Long Island City - MAP
Join over 700 community members to listen to the Mayoral Candidates address key issues that affect Asian Pacific American communities:
Civic Engagement ● Economic Development ● Education Health ● Housing ● Immigration ● Social Services
Moderated by Richard Lui, NBC and MSNBC News Anchor
Registration - 5:30pm, Forum -6:00pm
Facebook event http://bit.ly/NYCMayor4APA
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NYC Campaign Archive
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Queens Chronicle Editor Supports Immigrant Voting Rights
Councilman Danny Dromm (D-Jackson Heights) makes a compelling case for giving legal immigrants the right to vote in city elections — a more compelling case than those who have an immediate negative reaction to the idea might think. Dromm is the sponsor of a bill that would grant the franchise, in municipal voting only, to [...] -
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#ivotenyc NY Mayor Hopeful John Liu: Let Non-Citizens, Parolees And 16-Year-Olds Vote soa.li/U6QdrpM -
Press Articles and Photos from May 9 Rally and Hearings in NYC for Intro 410
New York City Council is bringing the idea of giving non-citizens the right to vote in local elections. Our table debates an advocate of this ideal. Real News on the Blaze TV Your browser does not support iframes. Photos from Rally and Hearings Business Insider New York Could Be The First Major City To Let [...] -
May 9: Rally and Hearings for Immigrant’s Voting Rights
On Thursday, May 9th, 2013 at 12PM, Immigration Advocates, Labor Organizations, Elected Officials and Immigrants will gather on the steps of City Hall to push for the passage of the Immigrant Voting Rights Bill, a New York City Local Law that would extend municipal voting rights to the hundreds of thousands of legally present, non-citizens [...] -
Article from Daniel Dromm NYC Council Member, 25th District
New York City has always been, and always will be, a city of immigrants. As our city brims with anticipation for the passing of the Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill currently before the U.S. Senate, millions are mobilizing to voice their thoughts on this crucial piece of legislation. This spurring of civic-engagement models what we expect [...] -
The NYC Voting Rights Restoration Act has a veto-proof majority
The intro. 410 call “Voting by Noncitizen Residents” was introduced into the NYC Council on November 18, 2010 and has a veto-proof majority. The main sponsor is Daniel Dromm (D-25), who is the Chair of the NYC Council Immigration Committee. 32 other co-sponsors have already signed on, including Gale Brewer who heads the NYC Council [...] -
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Council Majority Supports Immigrant Voting Rights
More photos 28 Council Members co-sponsor legislation to allow recent immigrants to vote City Hall, NY, April 15, 2013 — A majority of the NYC Council now supports legislation that would restore the rights of all documented residents to vote in municipal elections. With 28 co-sponsors, the bill is just six signatures shy of a [...] -
Voting Rights and Flushing Meadow Corona Park
The present proposals made for the renovation of the Flushing Meadow Corona Park (FMCP) by corporations has already produced many press articles and community meetings. Community Boards are starting to take positions against the USTA center’s expansion and community organizations are doing everything they can to protect the park space from the largest corporate land [...] -
13 Bold Progressive Ideas for NYC in 2013
Next year, New York City will have a new mayor and a new City Council. If progressives stand together, we have an opportunity to dramatically change City policy and recreate New York for the better. Yesterday, we took the first step toward that goal. The Progressive Caucus of the City Council, in partnership with over [...]
