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Citizens for Better Government: Fixing New York's Legislative Process

Citizens for Better Government (CBG) is a non-profit organization focused on addressing the key issues facing New York, including education, economy, healthcare, and property taxes. We believe that the first step to tackle these issues is to fix the dysfunctional legislative process in the state. Our solution, the 3 R's of Real Reform - Rules Reform, Redistricting, and Referendum and Initiative - aims to restore representative government, establish accountable election districts, and give citizens a greater voice in shaping public policy. Join us in saving New York by supporting the 3 R's of Real Reform! Visit our website at CBGNY.org.

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Citizens for Better Government: Fixing New York's Legislative Process

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  1. Intro Slide Citizens for Better Government in New York Our website is CBGNY.org

  2. The 4 issues Education Economy and Jobs Health Care Property Taxes

  3. Problem 1 - Three Men in a room Three men in a room Assembly Leader Senate Leader Governor What’s missing from this picture?

  4. Problem 2 - WHEN I GROW UP

  5. Problem 3 – Dead End

  6. FIRST STEP – FIX PROCESS The horse before the cart We believe that the first step to addressing any of the issues is to fix the legislative process.

  7. Solution 3R’s Intro The Solution The 3 R’s of Real Reform Rules Reform Redistricting Referendum and Initiative

  8. Rules 1 Before+After Current Rules Dysfunctional Legislature Poor Results Proposed rule changes Functional Legislature Good Results Rules Reform

  9. Rules 2 LEGISLATIVE Road Block 150 Assembly Members 62 Senators Assembly Leader Proceed with Care Senate Leader Legislative Road Blocks The needs of 19 million New Yorkers Our elected Representatives representing us Functional Committees

  10. Redistrict 1 Before+After Current Districts No penalty for failure Poor Results Reform - Competitive Districts Poor performance Voted out Good performance Reelected Results Consequence for actions Good Results Redistricting Reform

  11. Redistrict 2 - Current Districts Rochester Cobleskill Syracuse A131 A127 Wheatland A119 Afton Gallatin Rush Niagara Falls Rome S60 S16 Syracuse Queens Buffalo Auburn S49 Redistricting Current Gerrymandered Districts Assembly Senate

  12. R+I 1 Before+After Without R & I Legislative Gridlock Poor Results With R & I Pressure to act Legislation Alternative to Failure Direct Democracy Referendum and Initiative

  13. R+I 2 – Current Use Red – none Green – Referendum and or Initiative Referendum and Initiative The idea is not new, nor is it uncommon. About half of all states enjoy some form of R&I

  14. 3R’s SUMMARY Together the 3 R’s provide Rules Reform A fix for current problems Incentives and penalties Redistricting Reform Referendum and Initiative An Alternative

  15. Save New York Our activities focus on motivating and educating citizens to Save New York ! You can influence REAL REFORM Support the 3 R’s Let’s WORK TOGETHER!

  16. Petition 1 exact words E-march Petition for 3 R’s of Real Reform For the benefit of the people of New York, legislators must immediately enact these measures: Rule Changes – rules of the legislature that restore representative government; Redistricting – establish election districts that make sense and ensure accountability; and Referendum and Initiative – give greater voice to citizens for influencing public policy.

  17. Petition 2 power of ! ! ! Reform! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Reform! OK, Reform! #@! ? ! ? ? ! Reform! !

  18. Bleak NY A school? A workplace? A hospital? A home? Before this happens to someone you know, or in your community, please take action.

  19. The KEY

  20. FINAL Thank you Thank you Please visit our website at CBGNY.org

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