March Newsletter

March 2019

The Voter

Published by the League of Women Voters of Rensselaer County

Upcoming Events

Protect Democracy March 31

Join us at a meeting for new/old members, those thinking of becoming members and those interested in what issues are important to our local league. Find out what the LWV of Rensselaer County has been up to and is planning for this local election year.

Come to the Arts Center of the Capital Region at 265 River Street, Troy, NY, on Sunday March 31, 2019, from 2 - 4 PM and network with others interested in protecting democracy. A bit of wine and cheese will also be offered. Come early and catch the current exhibit at the Arts Center.

Board Meetings

The next upcoming board meetings will be held on March 21, April 18, and May 16 at 7pm at the Krause Center. They are open to all members.

The Krause Center is located at 2214 Burdett Ave. Troy, New York, 12180

Other News

"They Represent You" 2019

"They Represent You" has been updated to reflect 2019 representatives. Please see new document below.

"They Represent You"

New York State Passes Voter Reform Legislation

Voting is about to get easier for New Yorkers. New York has long been behind most of the country when

it comes to voting. Our election laws were archaic making it difficult for people to vote and resulting in

low voter turnout. However, both the Assembly and Senate passed 7 election laws bills. Five of these

reforms have been signed into law by Governor Cuomo. However, not all are effectively immediately and

some will require additional money to be added in the state budget.

See the full document below.

LWVNY Voter Reform Legislation

Your League has listened to your request to simplify and modernize payment for membership and donations!

Check out the updated functions on the website at lwvrc.org

If you prefer to use checks, please feel free to continue sending to:

LWVRC, 265 RIVER STREET, TROY, N 12180

Follow LWVRC on Social Media

Check out our new handle on Twitter @lwvrc! We’ve used this platform to remind our followers (currently a small group) about candidate forums and other informational opportunities. We also retweet State League tweets.

Let us know how we’re doing!

Would you like to see more or less of certain kinds of information?

Do tell! Contact Ona Papageorgion at pagonapenelope@yahoo.com

We're on Instagram too!

Please share pictures that tell a story relevant to our League or the world of civic engagement!

Send pics to Carol Bell at cbell7153@hotmail.com

Election Calendar

May 31: last day to register by mail for Local Primary

June 5: last day to register in person or change address

June 25: Local Primaries

12 noon - 9pm

September 24: National Voter Registration Day

September 24: Troy Public Library Board & Budget vote 12 noon - 9pm

October 11: last day to register by mail or in person for General Election

October 11: last day to change Party enrollment for 2020

October 16: last day to change address for the general election

October 26: Begin Early Voting

November 5: General Election

6am - 9pm

Resources