New York City Campaign Finance Board
New York City Campaign Finance Board
08/08/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 09/08/2024 02:39
NYC Voter Assistance Advisory Committee to Host 6th Annual Youth Hearing
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NYC Voter Assistance Advisory Committee to Host 6th Annual Youth Hearing
08/08/2024
August 8, 2024 - The NYC Voter Advisory Assistance Committee (VAAC) will be hosting the 6th Annual Youth Hearingon Wednesday, August 14th. This hearing will give young people the opportunity to voice their thoughts and concerns on voting in local elections in New York City. This year's hearing is a hybrid event and you can participate in person or on Zoom. You can RSVP for the event here.
New Yorkers ages 14 to 25 are invited to submit written statements or deliver spoken testimony about their experiences voting. The Committee wants to hear from young people across the city about their experience with voting or registering to vote in New York City elections. Potential topics include the following questions:
- Why is it important for young people to participate in local elections?
- What steps should New York City take to increase youth voter turnout?
- What are some of the barriers that young people face while registering or pre-registering to vote?
- If you have voted before, what was your experience like voting in your first election? How did it feel to make your voice heard?
In-person activities will begin at 4 p.m. We will have food, games, a photo booth, and a raffle for in-person attendees. The official hearing will begin at 5 p.m. sharp. If you'd like to deliver spoken testimony in-person or virtually, please fill out the form included in the RSVP confirmation email.
The following accessibility services will be provided for this meeting: American Sign Language interpretation, CART transcription, and Spanish-language interpretation. For any accessibility needs, please contact [email protected] by Monday, August 12 so we have time to arrange accommodations. There will be live ASL interpretation. The Campaign Finance Board offices are fully accessible. An accessible entrance can be found on Barclay Street. Masks are not required but strongly recommended. We will have masks available at the event.
The Voter Assistance Advisory Committee consists of nine members who advise the Campaign Finance Board and its nonpartisan voter engagement initiative, NYC Votes. In addition to hosting post-election hearings, the committee recommends legislative and administrative changes to improve elections in New York City.
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