In an effort to drive home our position on critical funding for local governments that we want included as part of the adopted 2024-25 State Budget, we encourage you to join us at Local Government Lobby Day, Wednesday, March 20th at the Renaissance Hotel in Albany. NYCOM and the Association of Towns (AOT) are joining forces to ensure that our state budget priorities are at the forefront of the State Legislature’s mind during the final weeks leading up to the Budget’s adoption.

The day will begin with a discussion led by NYCOM and AOT staff updating you on the status of our key funding priorities. Following that we will hold a news conference, after which you will have the opportunity to meet with your Senate and Assembly representatives to reiterate our position on these initiatives. (Talking points will be made available for you to use to facilitate your discussions.) We strongly encourage you to begin scheduling those meetings now and to coordinate with other city, village and town officials in your region.

There is no fee for this event but we do ask that you register by March 15th. Continental breakfast and a box lunch are included.

We believe that combining the voices of cities, villages and towns will help effect change that is beneficial not just to local governments, but to all New Yorkers. We look forward to having you join us on March 20th!

Tentative Agenda

8:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast and Registration (Renaissance Albany Hotel)

8:45 a.m.
Issues Briefing (Renaissance Albany Hotel)

10:15 a.m.
News Conference (State Capitol, Million Dollar Staircase)

11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lobbying Meetings with Legislators (State Capitol and Legislative Office Building)

12:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Boxed Lunches Available (AOT Office, 150 State Street, Albany - Second Floor)

Overnight Accomodations

For those of you coming in the night before, we have reserved a block of rooms at the Renaissance Albany Hotel for Tuesday night at a rate of $289.00. You may also wish to consider the Hilton Albany Hotel or the Hampton Inn Albany Downtown.