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size=4><STRONG><SPAN class=015292320-10082009>New Voter's Guide information
available on our website (<A
href="http://www.lwvny.org">www.lwvny.org</A>)- check it
out!</SPAN></STRONG></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><STRONG>2009 Voter’s
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">The <I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><STRONG>Voter’s Guide Part I – Facts for
Voters</STRONG></I> is on our website NOW! As you know, many of our polling
places will be participating in the pilot of the optical scanning equipment, and
so the guide has a description of the process for pilot counties, in addition to
a description of the not-so-new Ballot Marking Devices (BMDs). A camera-ready
version in PDF format, as well as a word version, is on the web site, so Leagues
that wish to print the guide locally can do so. Local Leagues that ordered paper
copies of Part 1 should also be receiving their copies this week. <SPAN
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>While we are still awaiting the wording of the ballot proposal, there
will be a constitutional amendment presented as pros and cons in the <I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><STRONG>Voter’s Guide Part 2.
</STRONG></I>The amendment is yet another to the “forever wild” section of the
constitution concerning the Adirondack Park to allow for a power line to
traverse park land. You can see a discussion of that amendment at these web
sites:</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>http://www.adirondackalmanack.com/2009/06/constitutional-amendment-for-power-line.html</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman">http://www.adirondackcouncil.org/Power%20line%20finished%3B%20amendment%20is%20not.pdf<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>In addition, there will be information about the NYS Supreme Court
judicial election process as there was in 2007. Please note that local Leagues
order and pay for this guide separately from Part 1. The order form for Part 2
will be available in the next couple of weeks – so watch your emails.</FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">“<I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Your Right to
Vote in New York State</I>” Series<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></STRONG></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>Good news! <SPAN class=015292320-10082009>W</SPAN>e have received
underwriting from the NYS Bar Association for the design work on this pamphlet
series and for printing services. The results are posted on our web site and
available for Leagues to print locally or to order in quantity from the State
League office. Our series of five informational pamphlets address the voting
issues relevant to particular populations, including college students, homeless
individuals, individuals convicted of crimes or detained in jail or prison,
individuals with physical disabilities and individuals with mental health
disabilities. These guides provide special assistance to these populations who
often encounter impediments to voting or have questions on their rights in the
electoral process. Order forms are available on the website if you would like to
purchase these Guides – only $20 per 100 brochures (reduced from an earlier
price because of the underwriting).</FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
class=015292320-10082009><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><STRONG><EM>More
election news to come so keep watching the website and your
emails!</EM></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<DIV>Laura Ladd Bierman, Executive Director</DIV>
<DIV>League of Women Voters of New York State</DIV>
<DIV>62 Grand Street </DIV>
<DIV>Albany, NY 12207</DIV>
<DIV>(518) 465-4162</DIV>
<DIV>(518) 465-0812</DIV>
<DIV><A href="http://www.lwvny.org/">www.lwvny.org</A></DIV>
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