David J. Valesky's posts related to Elections

Senator David J. Valesky To Participate in Senate Elections Hearing May 14

Posted by David J. Valesky on Thursday, May 21st, 2009

SYRACUSE, N.Y.--On Friday, May 14, 2008, Sen. David J. Valesky (D-Oneida) will join members of the State Senate Elections Committee, including committee chairman, Senator Joseph Addabbo, Jr. (D-Queens), and Senator Joseph Griffo (R-Rome), to participate in a New York State Senate public hearing dedicated to soliciting public comment on a number of proposals to update and reform the state’s poll site accessibility and absentee ballot laws, and poll site operations.

Senate Committee Approves Groundbreaking Independent Redistricting Legislation

Posted by David J. Valesky on Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

ALBANY, N.Y.—The State Senate Investigations and Government Operations Committee approved independent redistricting reform legislation sponsored by Senator David J. Valesky (D-Oneida). This legislation would eliminate the practice of partisan gerrymandering of New York State Congressional, State Senate, and State Assembly districts, giving residents a clear voice in their representation.

Valesky’s Independent Redistricting Legislation Clears Another Hurdle

Posted by David J. Valesky on Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

ALBANY, N.Y.—Independent redistricting reform legislation sponsored by Senator David J. Valesky (D-Oneida) was approved by the State Senate Elections Committee today without opposition.

Today’s vote represents another milestone--versions of independent redistricting plans have been introduced in the Senate and Assembly in the past five years, but did not advance through any committee.

Senator Valesky Speaks to The League of Women Voters About Independent Redistricting

Governor Cuomo in Syracuse to Discuss Budget

Posted by David J. Valesky on Thursday, April 5th, 2012

I was pleased to join Governor Cuomo in discussing budget accomplishments for Central New York. Click the link for more details.

File:
Gov Cuomo CNY Budget Presentation.pdf

Senator Valesky, Independent Democratic Conference Release Comprehensive Plan to Overhaul Campaign Finance Laws

Posted by David J. Valesky on Tuesday, April 16th, 2013

State Senator David J. Valesky (D-Oneida) and the Independent Democratic Conference (IDC) proposed sweeping reforms to New York State’s current campaign finance laws. The IDC’s plan would introduce a comprehensive system of public campaign financing under which all qualifying candidates would be eligible to receive public matching funds. Candidates opting not to participate in the public financing system would be required to participate in a completely overhauled campaign finance system.