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Wednesday, April 20, 2011

KEMP HANNON BREAKS HIS PLEDGE TO VOTERS

New York State Senator Kemp Hannon has broken his pledge to his constituents. That didn't take long.

During his 2010 reelection campaign Senator Hannon made a pledge VIEW HIS PLEDGE to his constituents and to the people of New York State to support and vote for independent redistricting when he signed the Ed Koch led New York Uprising's pledge of support. Click here: YouTube - Throw the Bums Out! - New York Uprising


REPUBLICANS USE DECEIT TO SCUTTLE INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING


Apparently, Mr. Hannon's word is meaningless. The senator has refused to support the legislation put forth by Gov. Cuomo which would establish an independent redistricting commission. In fact, despite signing written pledges of support, nearly the entire Republican conference in the Senate, including all 9 Republicans from Long Island are now standing in the way of independent redistricting. NY Uprising: Heroes/Enemies

Mr. Hannon, your actions are shameful and dishonorable. There is no excuse. There is a reason, but no excuse. The reason is that it is just such partisanship that has kept you in Albany for almost 40 years. The reason is you care more about getting reelected than what is good for the people of the 6th District and The State of New York.

Unfortunately, we are not surprised.

Mr. Hannon, we your constituents, call upon you to honor your pledge and immediately vote in favor of independent redistricting in time for the next redrawing of New York's districts.

We call upon you to honor your word to us in the 6th district and to the people in New York State.

We call upon you to surprise us and do the right thing.

- Click here to listen to Ed Koch's message to voters  YouTube - Ed Koch sample robo-call (Skelos District)

TELL KEMP HANNON TO DO THE RIGHT THING BY HONORING HIS WORD.

Write to Senator Hannon at hannon@senate.state.ny.us and tell him personally that it is important to you that he votes for independent redistricting. You can use the sample wording below or write your own words.


RE: Redistricting: S-2543/660
Dear Senator Kemp Hannon,

Two bills have been introduced that would bring true, independent, non-partisan redistricting to New York: Bill # S-2543 & S-660.

As a voter in your district, I am now counting on you to keep your word and uphold the New York Uprising pledge you signed last year - and add your name as a co-sponsor of these bills.

I understand that you face a myriad of priorities.  Redistricting, however, is one that requires immediate action.  As you know, the new lines must be in place in time for the 2012 elections, and the commission must have adequate time to complete its work.

These bills do not break new ground.  They build on what was introduced in prior sessions, and the revisions, amendments, compromises, and full vetting that transpired.  They are ready to pass, and they must.

Last year, I counted on you as a "Hero of Reform" to champion this cause.  Please don't let me down.

Sincerely,

[YOUR NAME]
[VOTING ADDRESS]


Ed Koch has designated the following New York State Legislators as DISHONORABLE ENEMIES OF REFORM for failing to live up to their written pledge. Please write to them and tell them how you feel:

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