The State Budget negotiations are winding down and our DEATH GAMBLE legislation is still on the table and being considered by the State Legislature and Governor.
We need ALL NYSCOPBA members, retirees, families and friends to contact Governor Kathy Hochul TODAY to encourage her to include NYSCOPBA’s “Death Gamble” legislation in the final enacted budget.
A sample letter that you can send or use as talking points is attached to this email. You can edit, sign and send to the Governor using any of the provided links to her office and social media accounts.
HOW TO CONTACT THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE? USE THE LINKS PROVIDED.
Governor Kathy Hochul Facebook Page
@GovKathyHochul – Twitter Feed
Website Contact Form – The contact form must be filled out entirely before submitting. Select and/or cut and paste the following information:
• Topic: Select “Legislation” option
• Subject: Support NYSCOPBA Budget Priorities
• Message: Cut and paste the sample text attached in the letters and click send.
By phone: 1-518-474-8390
Office hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Press 1 to leave a message
Press 2 to speak with a staff member: Tell them that you support including language in NYSCOPBA’s “Death Gamble” legislation (S8408 Jackson/A9084 Jones) in the budget.
By fax: 518-474-1513
Contact by Mail
Send the Governor and Legislature a letter using the sample attached or craft your own.
If mailing, please print and sign the letter and send to:
The Honorable Kathy Hochul
Executive Chamber
NYS State Capitol Building
Albany, NY 12224