On September 20, 2023, Governor Hochul signed another historic voting package. This legislative package builds upon New York State’s ongoing efforts to improve and protect access to the ballot box for all New Yorkers, including last year’s enactment of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of New York, the most expansive state level voting...Continue Reading
When asked about the LWV of PWM’s signing on to a suit against the Nassau County Legislature and its Redistricting Commission, this statement was issued: “Nassau County residents deserve transparency from our legislature, particularly with respect to the redistricting process which will control elections for our county legislators for the next decade. We are disappointed...Continue Reading
TO THE NASSAU LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS REDISTRICTING COALITION, THE LEAGUE’S REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE & OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Here’s more specific information on the deadline for submitting comments, written testimony and/or maps to the NYS Independent Redistricting Commission re the State Assembly district map: As noted below, there’s no clear cut deadline for submissions from the...Continue Reading
I wanted to make sure you the League of Women Voters knew about the interactive “Redistricting & You” map that our team at the CUNY Graduate Center has created, showing county legislative districts in Nassau and Suffolk for the purpose of helping people understand county redistricting. I’d like to arrange a call with the League...Continue Reading
Nassau County’s Temporary Districting Advisory Commission will hold public meetings well into late October, the Nassau League of Women Voters Redistricting Committee is postponing the previously announced October 11 follow-up meeting with our Coalition. We’ll advise you on the rescheduled date. Note dates and venues for the remaining public meetings, all starting at 6:00 pm: Oct 13:...Continue Reading
On September 8, Regina Goutevenier, President of our PWM League testified on behalf of Nassau County League. She noted that at the August 31 hearing, Commissioner Mejias explained: “the maps … proposed by both delegations are to be made public by 5pm on November 10th and then sent to the legislature 3.5 hours later. …...Continue Reading
At the Sept 8th hearing of the Commission charged with redistricting Nassau County Legislative districts, Judy Esterquest represented the LWV of PWM. She described Legislative District 9, “which includes the TNH Town Hall, looks like districts where politicians choose their voters — not where voters do the choosing. Similar to the 1812 district that inspired...Continue Reading
The League encourages all Nassau County residents to attend one of the five upcoming Commission hearings and provide public comments and input regarding how your community should be represented in new legislative district maps. The upcoming hearing dates and locations are listed below. All hearings begin at 6:00 pm. ● Sept. 8 at North Hempstead...Continue Reading
***IMPORTANTE*** El Proceso de Reordenación de Distritos Electorales Legislativos 2022/2023 ¡Haga escuchar su voz para el futuro de Nassau County! INVOLUCRESE HOY MISMO! Asista y Participe en la próxima audiencia: Jueves 8 de septiembre 2022, 6PM North Hempstead Town Hall 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset ***PARTICIPACION DE LOS HABITANTES ES NECESARIA*** Por favor asista, involúcrese,...Continue Reading
***IMPORTANT*** 2022/2023 NASSAU COUNTY REDISTRICTING IS UNDERWAY Have a Voice in the Future of Nassau County! GET INVOLVED TODAY! Attend and Participate in a Nassau County Redistricting Meeting Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 6pm North Hempstead Town Hall 220 Plandome Road Manhasset, NY ***RESIDENT INPUT NEEDED*** Please attend, engage, and provide feedback to the...Continue Reading