Thursday, January 26, 2012

Assemblywoman Russell: New district lines in the North Country

Assemblywoman Addie J. Russell (D-Theresa) announced that a draft of new district lines for the 118th Assembly District have been released for public review.  North Country districts have not dramatically changed, due in part to pockets of population growth.  Other areas of the state will see more significant changes.

The international border and communities united by the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario continues to provide the basis for the 118th Assembly District.  Russell believes this link is important to the people of the district. “The border with Canada is a cornerstone of our economy and identity, and I feel it makes perfect sense to keep the district largely unchanged,” Russell said. “At a time when strengthening our economy is the most pressing issue, focusing on relations with our nation’s largest trading partner is important for the hardworking families who live here.” 

The new district lines continue to link the border region in Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties as well as the five colleges and universities in the area. “The regional approach has the added benefit of resulting in two representatives in the assembly for each county,” Russell said. “The college communities have similar dynamics to coastal communities.  Their continued inclusion in the 118th District makes perfect sense.”

Every 10 years, the state Legislature redraws the legislative districts based on the latest census data. The Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment (LATFOR), which is made up of four state legislators and two non-legislators, is responsible for creating the new district maps. LATFOR will now hold public hearings across the state to provide residents with the opportunity to learn what these new lines will mean for their communities. Russell encourages participation in the process to ensure local views are heard.


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Thursday, January 19, 2012

Assemblywoman Addie Russell news conference -Reaction to budget

Assemblywoman Addie Russell will hold a news conference tomorrow, Friday January 20th at 10:30am at her Watertown District Office, Dulles State Office Building, Suite 210, 317 Washington St. in Watertown.

The Assemblywoman will be discussing the Governor's budget proposal.

Media only. Please RSVP to mark.pacilio@gmail.com.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Assemblywoman Addie Russell Announces the creation of a Student Cabinet

January 18. 2012  Assemblywoman Addie Russell (Theresa) announced that she is seeking to form a Student Cabinet in the North Country.  This Cabinet will consist of students from school districts in Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties. 

“I want to get input from those most directly affected by education policy – students,” said Assemblywoman Russell. “The Cabinet will convene to discuss a variety of topics pertaining to students’ educational experiences.  I want to be able to take the information from the Student Cabinet to Albany and push for education reforms that make the most sense for students.”

Applications to be selected to the Student Cabinet will be available on her Facebook page and at www.assembly.state.ny.us/mem/Addie-J-Russell.  

The Student Cabinet will convene on February 11th and March 17th.

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Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Press conference announcement from Assemblywoman Addie Russell

Assemblywoman Addie Russell will hold her first press conference of 2012 today at 2PM at her Watertown District Office, Suite 210, in the Dulles State Office Building.  She will be making an announcement regarding several upcoming events and discuss the priorities of state government on the heels of Governor Andrew Cuomo's recent State of the State address.  


Media only.  Please RSVP your attendance to mark.pacilio@gmail.com or text at 315-486-7160.