Citizens for a Democratic Judiciary
Please take action on the nomination of a NY Supreme Court judge. In NY, Supreme Court judges are trial court judges elected on party lines after nomination by judicial delegates. Justice Charles Wood is a sitting Supreme Court judge seeking the Democratic Party’s endorsement. Elected as a Republican in 2009, he became a Democrat in 2019 after Westchester became solidly blue.
Judges’ decisions have a lasting impact on legislation and issues including abortion rights, gun safety, civil rights, racial justice, workers’ rights, the environment, and voting laws. Wood has made troubling rulings – from siding with Project Veritas and censoring The New York Times to denying sexual assault victims the right to privacy. We need judges who align with our Democratic values.
ACTION: Join the growing list of people who have signed the letter HERE asking the Westchester County Democratic Committee to nominate two of the other 19 qualified Democratic judges running for the Supreme Court.
Tell Hochul- No Radioactive Dumping in the Hudson
The Governor must fight Holtec’s plans to dump radioactive waste into the Hudson River and support the passage of bills designed to outlaw such dumping.
On Thursday, April 27 at 6 PM, the Decommissioning Oversight Board will be convening to discuss next steps on the closure of the Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant, including what to do with Holtec’s onsite radioactive waste.
ACTIONS:
- Tell Governor Hochul to oppose the dumping. Talking points from Food and Water are HERE.
- Attend the 4:30 PM press conference and rally ahead of the Board meeting at Cortlandt Town Hall (1 Heady Street, Cortlandt Manor). Join leaders from the local & federal levels as a message is delivered to the Board and Governor Hochul. Contact nycd16ec@gmail.com for carpooling.
- Rally to Save the River with the Town of Cortlandt and County of Westchester on Saturday, May 6th@2PM (rain date May 7th); Cortlandt Waterfront Park. Speakers include County Executive Latimer, Senator Harckham and Assemblymember Levenberg.
Learn How to Register Democrats
Want to do something concrete to fight voter suppression and make sure we win back the House? Learn to register Democrats, the Field Team 6 way! It’s the #1 most direct, effective way to swing elections – and it’s also incredibly fun.
ACTION: Sign up HERE for the training created for Westchester activists on Wednesday, May 3rd from 6 to 7:30 PM
Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic Votes invites you to join us for Cocktails, Conversations & Champions on Thursday, May 4 @ 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Sam’s of Gedney Way, White Plains
ACTION: Click here to register today.
