New York State’s Constitutional Convention

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Madeline Zevon January 2017 914-761-4382 lwvwp.org [email protected]

NEWS RELEASE The Who, What, Where, When, Why and How of New York State’s Constitutional Convention

The League of Women Voters of White Plains invites the public to attend an information program on whether to convene a New York State Constitutional Convention. The New York State Constitution mandates that every 20 years voters be presented with the ballot question: “Shall there be a convention to revise the constitution and amend the same?” This year the question will appear on the ballot in November. On Tuesday February 7th Sally Robinson, LWVNYS Vice President of Issues and Advocacy, will discuss The Who, What, Where, When, Why and How of New York State’s Constitutional Convention Question. The meeting will be at the Church Street School Auditorium (295 Church Street, White Plains) from 7 PM to 9 PM. (Snow date February 28, 2017). The LWVNYS has not taken a position on whether to support, oppose or remain neutral on the question of holding a constitutional convention and so LWVNYS’s goal at this time is to educate members of the public about important aspects of the question and to assist the League in its decision on what, if any, position the League will take on the question of convening a constitutional convention. This program is jointly sponsored by the local Leagues of Harrison, Larchmont/ Mamaroneck, New Castle, New Rochelle, Northeast, Scarsdale and the Westchester County League. There will be time for questions from the audience. For additional information consult the New York State League of Women Voters website, www.lwvny.org. The program is free and open to all.