Will You Vote for Kids? Each election, our Vote for Kids initiative surveys candidates on their opinions regarding issues affecting Westchester’s children and youth. This year, we chose to ask the candidates one question: What are your priorities regarding children … Read More & Comment
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Dear nonprofit employee – YOUR VOTE MATTERS!
VOTE! More specifically, #914NonProfitsVote! Voting has been promoted as a good thing for as long as I can remember. Whether it was to exercise my right as an American citizen or to stand and take action for what I believed … Read More & Comment
2016 Candidate Survey on Children’s Issues
Will You Vote for Kids? Our children bring us together, regardless of party and ideology. Each election, our Vote for Kids initiative surveys candidates on their opinions regarding issues affecting Westchester’s children and youth. Westchester Children’s Association does not support … Read More & Comment
Takeaways from the 2016 School District Elections
(See our Voter Participation Map below!) Last week’s school district elections on May 18 were marked by a particular event that didn’t even happen in Westchester County: a fire under the Metro North tracks which effectively brought train service in … Read More & Comment
2015 Candidate Survey on Children’s Issues
Will You Vote for Kids? Our children bring us together, regardless of party and ideology. Each election, our Vote for Kids initiative surveys candidates on their opinions regarding issues affecting Westchester’s children and youth. Westchester Children’s Association does not support or oppose any candidate … Read More & Comment
Why is Voter Turnout So Low?
Well, the school district elections certainly happened yesterday in New York State, but in Westchester County, voter turnout continued to be low, much as it has in past years. (Some) Voters Turn Out to Override Tax Caps A tax cap … Read More & Comment
3 Reasons to Vote at Tomorrow’s School Budget/Board Election
We can’t put it plainly enough. Please vote tomorrow at the School Board/Budget elections. We’ve articulated three reasons why you should. 1) Your vote can influence your district’s educational priorities. Very often, the School Budget Vote is your ONE CHANCE … Read More & Comment
Make your voice heard for kids in Tuesday’s elections
“Participating in elections and being an informed voter is a key part of being an active citizen… kids need adults in their community who will speak up for them, take action for them, and vote with their needs in mind.” … Read More & Comment