New York Coalition to Expand Voting Rights - Meeting & Event at the New School

NYC 2011: WHAT DOES OUR DEMOCRACY LOOK LIKE?

Come learn about the history of immigrant voting rights, start a dialogue about the state of our democracy in New York City, and help spread the word about the most recent legislation (Intro. 410) to bring the newest New Yorkers into the local democratic process.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23RD 6:30 PM – 8 PM
Wollman Hall at Eugene Lang College The New School for Liberal Arts
Enter at 66 W. 12th Street, walk across courtyard and take elevator to 5th Floor of 65 W. 11th Street.

Guest Speakers

Daniel Dromm (D-25), Chair of the City Council Immigration Committee, he introduced the legislation that will allow residents lawfully present in New York City to vote in municipal elections.

Ron Hayduk, Political Science Professor at the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), Co-founder of the New York Coalition to Expand Voting Rights and author of Democracy for All: Restoring Immigrant Voting Rights in the U.S.

Followed by a Panel Discussion and Q & A