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President's Message
Dear CBID,
We are just about through this year's busy endorsement season. After our May meeting we'll be in the full swing of things election wise. Between the Congressional Primaries under a month away and petitioning for our State candidates ramping up, it's time to start putting our feet on the pavement and getting to work. This is now the crucial time for CBID to make an impact in these elections.
We've had hearty discussions, we've met with the candidates, we've debated and done our due diligence. Now we have to stand for them and do what I personally think is the actual fun part of all this - engaging with voters. At the end of the day, it's up to us to help turn out the vote. Yes, New York's laws are antiquated and suppress new voters; yes, we're in the bottom of voter turnout; and yes, we need real legislative change to those things. But while we advocate for those reforms, we can also knock on doors, make phone calls, and talk to our neighbors in the mean time.
We're not going to see real voting reform, or reproductive rights reform, or immigration reform, or public education spending, or anything unless we flip the House and flip the State Senate. We can make substantial changes right here and get behind candidates who truly represent the values we want to continue fighting for. And the way to do that isn't a secret. It's knocking on doors, it's getting petition signatures, it's making phone calls.
I hope you can all prioritize making some time in the coming weeks and months. Being a part of CBID has personally led to some of the most meaningful relationships I can remember, and it begins with voter outreach and connections.
Let's get to work!
Asher Novek
CBID President
ashercbid@gmail.com
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Sick and tired of your commute on the F/G or B/Q Train? Then join Assembly Member Bobby Carroll for a town hall on the MTA with President of the NYC Transit Authority, Andy Byford. All are welcome and bring your questions and concerns. May 29th from 630 to 830pm @ John Jay HS on 7th Ave btwn 4th and 5th St.
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Phone Banking for Yvette Clarke
Date: Thursday May 16th
Time: 6-8:30 PM
Location: 476 10th street
All you need to do is bring your (charged) cell phone. The campaign will provide phone numbers and a script. If you would like to volunteer please contact Dan Campanelli: dan.campanelli@gmail.com.
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Vision Project Workshop for Youth
The Vision Project will convene a diverse group of Brooklyn Democrats, in this case students from Central Brooklyn, from loyal Democrats who are reliably politically active to those who have felt marginalized by the Party and may not always vote. This workshop will help articulate the aspirational future state of Brooklyn politics and the values that should guide Democratic political leaders in service to their constituents. We will also identify specific ways Brooklynites want their political leaders to engage with them.
Date: May 20th
Time: 4:30-6pm
Location: Camp Friendship, 339 8th Street, Brooklyn
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Census 2020: Will Brooklyn Count?
With Census 2020 fast approaching, it's more important than ever that Brooklyn and its diverse communities be counted. The Census is more than just a headcount; it determines not only political representation, but also how and where at least $450 billion in funding is distributed.
Yet the current political climate presents new challenges for the Census count, including the addition of a Citizenship question for the first time since 1965. Other barriers to an accurate count include severe under-funding and issues around implementing the technology to capture survey responses online.
An expert panel will break down the issues, share emerging strategies, and answer your questions:
- Dr. Lurie Favors, General Counsel, Center for Law and Social Justice at Medgar Evers College
- Pastor Gil Monrose, Director of Faith-based and Clergy Initiatives, Office of the Brooklyn Borough President
- Betsy Plum, VP of Policy, New York Immigration Coalition
- Steven Romalewski, Director, CUNY Mapping Service
This event is free and open to the public. Register here.
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NEW DATE: June 23rd
Time: 1-3PM
Location: Prospect Park, 15th Street Lawn
Help WHARR, Persist 81 and Empire State Indivisible raise money for IDC challenger Zellnor Myrie running in SD 20! They will be grilling out for change - have a burger, fill up on sides and play some lawn games with the candidate. Kids are welcome! Buy your tickets in advance pretty please. Entrance is at 15th Street right off the F and G train.
Buy your tickets here.
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We have endorsed a great group of candidates. Here is where you can donate, volunteer or get more information:
April Meeting Endorsements
NY State Governor - Cynthia Nixon
NY State Comptroller - Thomas DiNapoli
Senate District 17 - Blake Morris
Senate District 21 - No Decision
Senate District 25 - Velmanette Montgomery
March Meeting Endorsements
Lieutenant Governor – Jumaane Williams
Assembly District 44 – Robert Carroll
Assembly District 52 – Jo Anne Simon
Senate District 20 – Zellnor Myrie
Senate District 22 – Andrew Gounardes
District Leaders 52nd District – Josh Skaller (male) and Anne Swern (female)
February Meeting Endorsements
U.S. CONGRESS
NY1 – David Pechefsky
NY2 – Liuba Grechen Shirley
NY7 – Nydia Velázquez
NY8 – Hakeem Jeffries
NY9 – Yvette Clarke
NY11 – Max Rose
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Upcoming Meeting Schedule:
General Meetings, held at Camp Friendship at 7pm
Thursday, May 24th
Thursday, June 22nd
Thursday, July 27th
Executive committee, 7pm, locations TBD
Tuesday, May 29th (NOTE this is a Tuesday meeting)
Monday, June 25th
Monday, July 30th
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Officers
President - Asher Novek
First VP - Joy Romanski
2nd VP - Eric Fields
Treasurer - Marty Bernstein
Corresponding Secretary - Erica Cohen
Recording Secretary - Melissa Turoff
Executive Committee
Chris Barron, Richard Bennett, Richard Bruce, Dan Campanelli, Mary Beth Carroll, Thomas Carroll, Joel Galker, Marcia Kannry, Lucy Koteen, Cheryl Krauss, David Michaelson, Warren Miner, Alison Mingus, James Morgano, Ted Monell, Alice Ott, Nathan Rubin, Hilary van Santen, Louis Schwartz, Chris Stauffer, Matt Shahabian, Jessica Selecky, Josh Silverstein, Benjamin Theodore, Cheryl Wertz, Dan Wise, Peter Zessos
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Ex-Officio:
Hon. Jake Gold, Hon. Lori Citron Knipel, Hon. Josh Skaller, Hon. Anne Swern, Benjamin Solotaire
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