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Live Here? Vote Here! On September 15, 2009!

Voting in local elections is key to improving the neighborhood!
Greenpoint and Williamsburg are underserved in part because of low voter registration and voter turnout. In the last open council election only 16% of the, and the turnout rate was even lower in North Brooklyn

Register to vote and participate in the local primary on Sept. 15, 2009.
The Democratic lines for City Council as well as the citywide offices of Comptroller, Public Advocate and Mayor are all competitive races this year. Find out what council district you're in!

Are You Registered Correctly?

• The registration deadline for the primary is August 20, 2009.
• If you moved since you last registered, you need to register at your current address. File a "change of address" registration (see below for getting a form).
  
• You can confirm your registration online.
• In NY State, you can only vote in a primary if you are a registered member of that party. Changes in your party registration do not go into effect until after the general election, so we recommend that you change your registration now if you are not registered in a party and want to vote in primaries. Fill out a voter registration form (see below) to change your party.
  

How to Register

• You pick up a voter registration card at libraries, post offices, and most government agencies.
• You can stop by the NAG office to pick up a voter registration form (call 718-384-2248).
  
• You request a form in the mail, call 1-866-VOTE-NYC.
• You can fill out a PDF form, print it out, and mail it to the Board of Elections.

How to Vote

• Find out where your polling place is.
• If this is your first time voting in NY State, we recommend you bring a photo ID with you, or proof of residency like a phone bill or bank statement with your current address--you do not need to bring the card the Board of Elections sends you in the mail.
• If you have voted before in New York State, no proof of identity is required except for your signature.

NAG is a non-partisan entity and does not endorse candidates for office.