Welcome to the NYSAC Legislative Action Center. NYSAC advocates at the local, state and federal levels on the myriad of issues impacting counties across New York State.
Mayday for Mandate Relief
Mayday is an international call for help, and Mayday for Mandate Relief calls on the State to provide much-needed help to counties through mandate relief measures.
During the month of May, county leaders and taxpayers across the state will hold the spotlight on the State mandated programs that continue to consume property tax dollars and curtail critical local services that contribute to New York State’s excellent quality of life.
The Governor’s Mandate Relief Council is charged with reviewing specific mandates identified by local governments, and advancing proposals to reduce the burden on counties, cities, and towns. Mayday for Mandate Relief events will call on this Council to submit a package of relief proposals to the Governor and State Legislature for a vote this State Legislative Session.
Through Mayday for Mandate Relief, counties urge the Council: “No more waiting; the time for relief is now.”
For assistance in planning a Mayday event in your county, download the Resolution and press release templates below, and visit EnoughMandates.com for their Event Toolkit. For additional support, contact Nicole Correia at NYSAC (ncorreia@nysac.org) or Mark Westcott in Warren County at (mawwmi@gmail.com).
Mayday Templates:
Resolution- Download the Mayday for Mandate Relief resolution template (Word document)
Press Release - Download the Mayday for Mandate Relief press release template (Word document)
NYSAC's 2012 Legislative Priorities:
Throughout the 2012 Legislative Session, NYSAC will be working to ensure that these priorities are included in the State budget. The Association's leadership is partnering with members across the state to ensure that the voice of New York State's counties is clearly represented and heard.
Please do not hesitate to contact any member of the NYSAC Legislative Team for more information.
Resources
Visit the Legislative Priority page to view and download the 2012 NYSAC Legislative Platform and testimony on the Executive Budget as well as NYSAC Fact Sheets, White Papers, and Resolutions regarding the five areas of the State Budget that make up NYSAC's 2012 Legislative Priorities: Medicaid Reform, Pension Reform, Children with Special Needs (Preschool Special Education and Early Intervention), Public Safety, and Human Services.