AGENCY TESTIMONY
NYPL's efforts in voter education and civic engagement
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Dr. McNeil describes how NYPL, with its 88 neighborhood locations across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, is uniquely positioned to engage patrons and local communities in the electoral process. She highlights their initiatives during the 2021 primaries, which introduced ranked choice voting.
- Emphasizes NYPL's extensive reach across diverse neighborhoods
- Mentions specific programs like RCV training sessions and panel discussions
- Highlights targeting of low turnout segments of the electorate
Dr. Brandy McNeil
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As an institution with 88 neighborhood locations across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island.
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The library is positioned to engage the patrons and local communities in the electoral process through public programs and outreach that encourage participation and equip New Yorkers with the tools and knowledge they need to make informed decisions.
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During the 2021 primaries, which first introduced ranked choice voting, and as part of the Govo NYC Initiative, The 3 New York City library systems introduced a number of voter education and civic engagement programs and outreach efforts that included RCV training sessions and panel discussions that targeted low turnout segments of the electorate.
