Dear Friends & Neighbors,

Please join us for a thank you party on Wednesday, October 23rd, 6:30-8:30pm at Someday Bar, 364 Atlantic Ave. I want to express my gratitude for your help with my Assembly re-election campaign. We will also have NY Prop 1 posters & buttons available so you can help spread the word about this NY ballot proposal.       
                                     
What is NY Prop 1? I’m asking you to flip your ballot and vote Yes on Prop 1. This is an amendment to our state constitution to protect abortion and reproductive freedom. The measure also closes loopholes to prohibit governmental discrimination based on gender, age, ethnicity, pregnancy status, disability status, or whether someone is LGBTQ. Let’s clear up some misinformation while we’re at it: nothing about Prop 1 changes any current laws as all the groups mentioned in Prop 1 are already protected in New York by statute. Prop 1 would protect all those people not currently protected in our State Constitution, like women and girls. We passed this measure two times in the legislature in order for this to be voted on by the people of New York. Please spread the word! Learn more here. 

What are Props 2-6? These are City ballot proposals, but they didn’t go through the usual city charter public review process. In fact, it was very rushed. New York City’s charter is Executive-centric and these ballot proposals would accrue more power to the Executive (the Mayor) and eliminate important checks and balances by other branches of government. I would disagree with such an approach no matter who was mayor. So I’m voting no on Props 2-6 (as are local Council Members Lincoln Restler, Shahaha Hanif & Crystal Hudson) as they are power grabs by the Mayor and they will make city government less responsive to New Yorkers. Learn more here. 

What else is on the ballot? I am on the ballot for the General Election, as well, and have an opponent who is an Oath Keeper (Yes, you read that right!). I’ve been focusing my recent campaign efforts on supporting Kamala Harris for President, New York’s Democratic congressional candidates, and my colleagues in tough races – but I humbly ask for your support again. You will also be able to vote for President, US Senate, Congress, State Senate, and judicial candidates. View your sample ballot here. 

What can I do? There are many ways to help! Make calls for Kamala from the comfort of your home any day until election day, take a free bus from Brooklyn to PA to talk to voters in an important swing state, or visit NY For Harris or Mobilize for more events. You can also join our local advocates BKForge, Planned Parenthood and others this Sunday, Oct. 27th in the Prospect Park area to talk to Brooklynites about Prop 1. 

Need to Register to Vote or Vote by Mail? See details below. 

I hope to see you tomorrow night so I can thank you in person!  We can re-energize and keep the momentum going as we gear up for Election Day and help Democrats get out the vote! Please RSVP to [email protected].

Yours truly,

Jo Anne Simon
Assemblymember for New York’s 52nd district 

• Register to vote by October 26th, 2024. You can register online or via mail or in person (Brooklyn Board of Elections, BOE: 345 Adams Street, 4th Fl, or call 718-797-8800). Applications must be received by BOE no later than October 26, 2024 to be eligible to vote in the Nov. 5th General Election. 
• Request an absentee ballot by October 26, 2024. Submit your request online for an early mail ballot or absentee ballot, by mail, email, or fax.
• Vote Early: Sat, Oct. 26 - Sun, Nov. 3. Early voting hours vary by day, so check here before you go.
• Military & Overseas Voting Deadlines.