Did you know that there are six propositions on the back of your ballot? Flip it over and vote YES on Prop 1 and NO on Props 2-6!
Proposal 1 would enshrine reproductive and LGBTQ rights in the New York state constitution. Learn more about the NY Equal Rights Amendment here.
Proposals 2-6 are a dangerous power grab by Eric Adams to weaken checks and balances in NYC’s charter (the equivalent of a constitution for the city). They would give more power to the mayor and make it harder to pass legislation to benefit New Yorkers. They also create unprecedented special rights for the Department of Corrections and NYPD to expand how they avoid transparency and accountability. These proposals are on the ballot after the most rushed and undemocratic charter process in two decades. Learn more about Props 2-6 here. Want to do more? Donate today to help print more materials and expand the reach of paid ads to ensure New Yorkers know about these propositions.
In national election news, last weekend twenty SURJ NYC members and another twenty people from other SURJ chapters and White Men Against MAGA traveled to Chester County, PA to talk to voters. Chester County is a diverse, white-majority area where SURJ was asked to canvass for strategic impact by our partner Seed the Vote. We had a great time speaking with voters and had fun taking action together!
There were many residents who were not planning to vote or were not sure who they’d support: canvassers were able to move them to commit to voting for Harris through empathetic conversations. There were also many Harris supporters who needed help figuring out how to vote. This election is going to be close, and every vote counts. Can you join us to doorknock next weekend? We will be canvassing in Chester County, PA every day from Friday November 1st through Election Day. Sign up here!
Finally, regardless of the outcome of the election, our work continues! Sign up for our November chapter meeting on Thursday November 7th from 6:30-8:30pm where we’ll be together to process and move forward.
Onward,
SURJ NYC