New York
๐ข Advocacy Drive - Contact your representatives to push for change
Contact RepresentativesNo Citizen Ballot Initiative Process
New York doesn't allow citizen ballot initiatives. However, that doesn't mean change is impossible.
Direct legislative advocacy is the path forward. By contacting your representatives and making your voice heard, you can push for public code policies at the state level.
Your phone calls, emails, and letters to your U.S. Senators and Congressional representatives matter. Tell them why public code is important to New York.
Contact Your Representatives
U.S. Senator (Senior)
Charles E. Schumer
Party: Democratic
๐ 202-224-6542
๐ www.schumer.senate.gov
U.S. Senator (Junior)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand
Party: Democratic
๐ 202-224-4451
๐ www.gillibrand.senate.gov
Advocacy Messages for Senators
Advocacy Message for $Senator Charles E. Schumer
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Advocacy Message for $Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand
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U.S. House Representatives
U.S. House District 9
Yvette D. Clarke
Party: Democratic
๐ 202-225-6231
๐ clarke.house.gov
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U.S. House District 5
Gregory W. Meeks
Party: Democratic
๐ 202-225-3461
๐ meeks.house.gov
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U.S. House District 12
Jerrold Nadler
Party: Democratic
๐ 202-225-5635
๐ nadler.house.gov
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U.S. House District 20
Paul Tonko
Party: Democratic
๐ 202-225-5076
๐ tonko.house.gov
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U.S. House District 7
Nydia M. Velรกzquez
Party: Democratic
๐ 202-225-2361
๐ velazquez.house.gov
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U.S. House District 6
Grace Meng
Party: Democratic
๐ 202-225-2601
๐ meng.house.gov
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U.S. House District 8
Hakeem S. Jeffries
Party: Democratic
๐ 202-225-5936
๐ jeffries.house.gov
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U.S. House District 21
Elise M. Stefanik
Party: Republican
๐ 202-225-4611
๐ stefanik.house.gov
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U.S. House District 13
Adriano Espaillat
Party: Democratic
๐ 202-225-4365
๐ espaillat.house.gov
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U.S. House District 25
Joseph D. Morelle
Party: Democratic
๐ 202-225-3615
๐ morelle.house.gov
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U.S. House District 14
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Party: Democratic
๐ 202-225-3965
๐ ocasio-cortez.house.gov
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U.S. House District 2
Andrew R. Garbarino
Party: Republican
๐ 202-225-7896
๐ garbarino.house.gov
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U.S. House District 11
Nicole Malliotakis
Party: Republican
๐ 202-225-3371
๐ malliotakis.house.gov
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U.S. House District 15
Ritchie Torres
Party: Democratic
๐ 202-225-4361
๐ ritchietorres.house.gov
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U.S. House District 24
Claudia Tenney
Party: Republican
๐ 202-225-3665
๐ tenney.house.gov
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U.S. House District 18
Patrick Ryan
Party: Democratic
๐ 202-225-5614
๐ patryan.house.gov
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U.S. House District 1
Nick LaLota
Party: Republican
๐ 202-225-3826
๐ lalota.house.gov
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U.S. House District 10
Daniel S. Goldman
Party: Democratic
๐ 202-225-7944
๐ goldman.house.gov
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U.S. House District 17
Michael Lawler
Party: Republican
๐ 202-225-6506
๐ lawler.house.gov
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U.S. House District 23
Nicholas A. Langworthy
Party: Republican
๐ 202-225-3161
๐ langworthy.house.gov
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U.S. House District 3
Thomas R. Suozzi
Party: Democratic
๐ 202-225-3335
๐ suozzi.house.gov
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U.S. House District 26
Timothy M. Kennedy
Party: Democratic
๐ 202-225-3306
๐ kennedy.house.gov
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U.S. House District 4
Laura Gillen
Party: Democratic
๐ 202-225-5516
๐ gillen.house.gov
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U.S. House District 16
George Latimer
Party: Democratic
๐ 202-225-2464
๐ latimer.house.gov
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U.S. House District 19
Josh Riley
Party: Democratic
๐ 202-225-5441
๐ riley.house.gov
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U.S. House District 22
John W. Mannion
Party: Democratic
๐ 202-225-3701
๐ mannion.house.gov
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๐ก Tip: Tell your representatives why public code matters to New York.
- โข Share stories of wasted taxpayer money
- โข Explain how public code saves money
- โข Ask them to champion public code legislation
- โข Share your personal experience
How to Advocate in New York
๐ Direct Contact
- โข Call your U.S. Senators
- โข Email your representatives
- โข Write letters (mail is impactful)
- โข Attend town halls and ask questions
๐ฃ๏ธ Make Your Case
- โข Share stories of wasted tax money
- โข Explain how public code saves money
- โข Ask them to support public code
- โข Share your personal experience
๐ค Build Coalition
- โข Connect with tech advocacy groups
- โข Find like-minded citizens locally
- โข Host community meetings
- โข Organize joint advocacy efforts
๐ฐ Raise Awareness
- โข Write op-eds about public code
- โข Share on social media
- โข Pitch stories to local media
- โข Speak at public events
Why Direct Advocacy?
Without a ballot initiative process, direct advocacy to elected officials is the most effective path to change. Your representatives need to hear from constituents like you about why public code matters for New York's future.