Reminder: Join Us for Public Affairs Council Meeting This Thurs., Jan. 9th!
(Jan. 6, 2025) Members are reminded that LeadingAge NY will be hosting our January Public Affairs Council meeting this Thurs., Jan. 9th at 3 p.m. During this month’s meeting, LeadingAge NY will provide an update on the comprehensive suite of grassroots advocacy materials being used in our pre-budget nursing home and housing efforts. We also will provide an update on our Advocacy Day plans, our member-driven video advocacy campaign, digital advertising efforts, and what members can do to get involved.
With the State of the State Address scheduled for Jan. 14th and the Executive Budget Proposal expected to be announced on Jan. 21st, we are now in the final two weeks of what we refer to as "pre-budget advocacy." The importance of advocacy at this time of year cannot be overstated. We are asking members to help leverage and expand our entire network of advocates to contact the Governor's office as much as possible in the next few weeks and urge for better Medicaid funding for nursing homes and services for older adults.
The Public Affairs Council serves as a venue for Public Relations (PR) and Government Affairs professionals from LeadingAge NY member organizations to join together and coordinate advocacy and press efforts. It offers a prime opportunity for members to weigh in on our materials and strategies, and we use your feedback to refine and capitalize on our work together. While areas of discussion tend to focus on advocacy and press, any staff member from any LeadingAge NY member organization who is interested in advocacy is welcome to join this council.
If you have not already done so, you can sign up for the Public Affairs Council here!
All Public Affairs Council meetings are held over Zoom. Please reach out to Sarah Daly at sdaly@leadingageny.org with any questions about the Council or PR/advocacy resources.
Contact: Sarah Daly, sdaly@leadingageny.org