Brennan Center for Justice

Ever since the US Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision to permit unrestricted donations to campaigns by corporations and unions, the public has become increasingly aware and outraged by the power of big money to influence the outcome of elections and thus the running of our government.  This program focuses on the problems specific to New York State and offers several recommendations for changing the current system as well as an opportunity for the speakers to exchange ideas between themselves and the audience.

Speaker Presentations:

• “Fair Elections: The New York City Experience” Ian Vandewalker, Democracy Program Counsel, Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law

• “Preserving Our Democracy:  The Case for Campaign Finance Reform for New York State” Carol Mellor, Board Member & Campaign Finance Reform Committee Member, League of Women Voters of New York State

• "Updates on Proposed & Existing NYS Legislation" Senator Jack Martins, 7^th NYS Senatorial District & Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel, NYS 16th Assembly District

Thursday, March 7
7:00pm

​Unitarian Universalist Congregation
48 Shelter Rock Road
Manhasset, NY