LeadingAge New York Adviser Fall 2015 Vol. 1 | Page 9

Watching the Politics...

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We’ve been working in and around Albany politics for the last 30 years and it’s clear to us
that at a time like this, your affiliation with LeadingAge New York is a crucial resource that
you can and must use to advance your mission and
objectives. Learn from LeadingAge New York’s
It means that more than ever, you must keep your elected
expertise in Albany and Washington. Respond to
LeadingAge NY’s advocacy mobilization efforts.
representatives at the Federal, state and local levels
Participate in LeadingAge NY’s PAC to help
informed about your facility, your mission and the clients
candidates that understand your issues.

and their families you serve.
Dedicated service providers (i.e., you) are
professionals at every level, whose service to
people and communities should never be taken for
granted. It’s easy to feel that lawmakers should just KNOW that and never enact policies that
make your job harder.

(See Watching the Politics on page 9)

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