State Senate Forum on Elections to be held in Westchester Aug 9

Signs Up To Testify at Link Below or Walk Ins Welcome

https://www.nysenate.gov/questionnaires/zellnor-myrie/elections-committee-witness-request-form-2

On Monday, Aug. 9, the New York State Senate Committee on Elections will hold a public hearing for voters across the Hudson Valley to share their experiences, suggestions and ideas for improving elections in New York.

The hearing will take place at the Westchester County Center starting at 10 a.m. The hearing is sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Chair of the Senate Elections Committee Senator Zellnor Y. Myrie, Elections Committee Member Senator Shelley B. Mayer, Senator Pete Harckham and Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick. 

Voters can sign up to provide testimony in person or in writing by visiting the New York State Senate website. Those interested in providing testimony in person can sign up at least 72 hours in advance of the hearing. Only one person may testify per organization. Those interested in testifying are encouraged to sign up in advance, but walk-ins will be welcomed. 

There will be no substitution of witnesses or submitted testimony. Masks will be required at the Westchester County Center. This hearing is part of a series sponsored by the New York State Senate Committee on Elections.

So far, hearings have been held in New York City, Syracuse and Rochester. The final hearing will take place on Sept. 21 in Albany, and will feature testimony from and questioning of members of local and state boards of elections, as well as voters, advocates and other stakeholders.