Dear Neighbor,

The General Election is coming up soon – Election Day is November 8th, and Early Voting starts October 29th. In addition to Congressional and state offices, New York City voters will also be weighing in on one statewide and three local ballot proposals.

To see what your ballot will look like, including the language of the ballot proposals, go to

https://findmypollsite.vote.nyc and click on "View Sample Ballot." To read more about the three proposed changes to the NYC Charter, click here. To read more about the state Environmental Bond Act, as well as the NYC proposals, click here.

I hope you can join me on Tuesday, October 18th for a virtual event to learn more about these proposals, so that you can make an informed decision when you vote. For more information, including how to RSVP, please see below.

Best,

Liz Krueger

State Senator

PS: Through October 14th, Epiphany Library is collecting gently used or new toys, childrens’ books and stuffed animals for families experiencing homelessness. Items can be dropped off from 12-6pm on Thursday October 13th and from 12-5 pm on Friday October 14th at Epiphany Library, 228 East 23rd Street. You can also donate via their wishlist at http://tinyurl.com/toydrivemidtown. This event is cosponsored by my office as well as Open Hearts Initiative, CB6, Councilmember Rivera, and Assemblymember Epstein.

“Make an informed Choice:

The Four Proposals On Your General Election Ballot”

A Virtual Town Hall sponsored by Senator Liz Krueger

Tuesday, October 18^th from 7pm – 8:15 pm

This fall, New York City voters will have the opportunity to approve or disapprove of four City and State ballot proposals. Learn details about the proposals so that you can make an informed choice this general election season.

Proposals include:

Proposal 1: Environmental Bond Act

Proposal 2: Statement of Values for City Government

Proposal 3: Racial Equity Plans and Office

Proposal 4: True Cost of Living

The Virtual Town Hall will feature:

• Carter Strickland, VP, Mid-Atlantic Region and New York State Director, Trust for Public Land
• Jo-Ann Yoo, Executive Director, Asian American Federation
• Harrold Miller, Executive Director, Racial Justice Commission
• Debipriya Chatterjee, Senior Economist, Community Service Society

You will have the option of joining the event online through Zoom, a webinar hosting service. 

You will also have the option to view the event online through Facebook. Please note that you do not need a Facebook account or profile to view the event through Facebook.

If you do not have access to a computer, tablet, or other electronic device, you can listen in by telephone.

**Once you register for the event, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom and Facebook links, and the call-in information.**

The event will feature a question and answer session with Carter Strickland, Jo-Ann Yoo, Harrold Miller, and Debipriya Chatterjee. If you want information about any of the four proposals on the ballot this fall, you should attend the October 18thTown Hall. Attendees will be able to submit questions through Zoom and Facebook during the event but are *strongly* encouraged to submit them in advance.

Please let us know if you plan to attend the Tuesday, October 18th Virtual Town Hall by registering at https://tinyurl.com/10-18-22VirtualTownHall.