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PUBLIC TESTIMONY

Testimony by Susan Lerner, Executive Director of Common Cause NY, on Election Administration and Proposed Legislation

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8 min

Susan Lerner, Executive Director of Common Cause NY, provided testimony on various aspects of election administration in New York City and commented on proposed legislation. She highlighted improvements in the NYC Board of Elections' performance while pointing out persistent issues and offering recommendations for enhancing the voting process.

  • Emphasized the need for better poll worker training on electioneering rules and improved signage at polling places, including multilingual signs
  • Expressed support for bills addressing AI-generated content in elections (Intro 293) and protecting domestic violence survivors' voter registration (Intro 565)
  • Stressed the importance of coordinated and uniform voter education efforts for ranked choice voting across city agencies