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County Committee Update: Deputy Mayor Wolfson says Hello

The last County Committee Executive Board meeting held March 10th was a real party; and why not, it was the first meeting in several months. Aside from complimentary sandwiches and cookies, County Leader Wright gave the Board a brief update on how the budget process was going in Albany saying that this was the worst budget he’d seen in his 16 years in the State Legislature. Following that, the assembled District Leaders and County Committee people were treated to a speech by and an unbridled Q&A session with Deputy Mayor Howard Wolfson. The Deputy Mayor’s speech centered largely around the improvements we’ve seen in the city during the Bloomberg administration. A lot of attention was paid to the fact that … More >>

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County Committee Endorsement Day

The Day Every District Leader Waits For As the title implies, yesterday was the day that the Executive Board of the County Committee selected it’s endorsements for the New York State elections in November. Based on the transpirings, it is definitely, as one person in the hall put it, “the day that every district leader waits for.” Proceedings began at around 6:10 at 461 Park Ave S., the Party (AKA MYD) Headquarters, and were kicked off by the last forum for the only office not yet accounted for: Lt. Governor. Bill Samuels and Christopher St. Lawrence were both present to make remarks. Bill Samuels Bill Samuels first point was that the Lt. Governor’s race is inherently unfair since the nominee … More >>

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County Committee Endorsements Tonight

It’s short notice but, if you can make it there’s some serious business going on – the County Committee Executive Board will be endorsing candidates. All are invited. Date: Wednesday May 12, 2010 Time: 6:00 PM Location: New York State Democratic Committee Headquarters 461 Park Avenue South (at the corner of 31st Street) 10th Floor New York, NY 10016 -Agenda- 1.                     Endorsement of Candidates for Governor of the State of New York 2.                     Endorsement of Candidates for Lieutenant Governor of the State of New York 3.                     Endorsement of Candidates for New York State Comptroller 4.                     Endorsement of Candidates for United State Congress in New York Districts 8, 12, 14, & 15 5.                     Endorsement of Candidates for New York State Attorney General 6.                     New Business

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County Committee E-Board Update 3/25/2010s

We  did it again – we attended a meeting of the County Committee E-Board so that you’re not left in the lurch. If you don’t read the whole synopsis, and I think you should, here are some important bullets to take away: You’re Invited (yes, everyone)! County Committee Attorney General Forum – April 22, 2010, Thursday, 6:00 p.m. at 32BJ SEIU located at 101 Avenue of the Americas. Please RSVP your attendance to the forum to Alison Walsh at 646.214.3397 or ACW@warroomconsulting.com. Next County Committee E-Board Meeting will be before the AG’s Forum at 5:30 in the same location. The County Committee sub-committee on the judiciary is selecting judicial nominations. It’s fascinating and the details of their report at the last … More >>

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County Committee E-Board Meeting This Thursday

This just in, the Executive Board of the County Committee is having this month’s meeting Thursday 3/25 at 6-7PM Hudson Guild, 441 W 26th St (9-10 Aves) Agenda 1. County Leader’s Report 2. Discussion of Congressional Endorsements and process for next meeting 3. New Business. Yeah, it’s short notice for all of us.

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County Committee Executive Board Meeting 3/7/2010

In case you didn’t know, MYD ran and elected a number of young people to the exceptionally opaque County Committee last year. Now we’re bringing their information to you. Every month we’re sending a correspondent to the County Committee E-Board meeting to help you understand what’s going on under the covers of NY politics. What follows is an account of the last County Committee E-Board meeting complete with their Congressional Candidates Forum during which all the candidates running for Congress in Manhattan made their case to this select group of electeds (and us). Special thanks to our Executive Board Representative this month Michelle Stockwell, who wrote this amazing update. Want to get involved or learn more? Email ben [at] gomyd … More >>

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