Legislative Action Center
The Association launched a new grassrootslegislative advocacy campaign in January 2005. Members will see this as a recurring theme in our message materials.

Local Roads Matter!
Sensing the ongoing challenges of fighting for state funding year after year, the Association chose to take a fresh look at their advocacy efforts, and invest in a more visible presence with the Governor and state legislature.

The campaign centers around the slogan: Local Roads Matter! The slogan is intended to highlight the impact of local roads on the state and local economy. This site will serve as the "virtual headquarters" for the campaign. Check back often to learn about what we are doing to ensure New York's local roads and bridges are safe for New York's driving citizens.

2010 Advocacy Day: March 9-10
The New York State Association of Town Superintendents of Highways, Inc. (NYSAOTSOH) and the New York State County Highway Superintendents Association, Inc. (NYSCHSA) are joining forces again for our state-wide Legislative Grassroots Campaign! New York State Legislative Leaders as well as industry professionals from across the State will gather in downtown Albany in support of increased funding for local roads and bridges.

Our advocacy program begins on Tuesday evening, March 9th, with a budget briefing and strategy meeting, followed by a Local Roads Forum with Legislators at the Crowne Plaza. At Tuesday’s briefing we will update you on the status of state budget negotiations and the latest political developments. Position papers, talking points and other handouts will be distributed at the briefing before Legislators arrive.

On Wednesday, March 10th attendees will gather for an early breakfast and briefing at the hotel before boarding shuttles to go up the hill to the Legislative Office Building [about two blocks] for appointments with state lawmakers and their staff.

Forms are in the mail and are available below, but you may also click here to sign up online!

Hotel Accommodations
A block of rooms has been reserved for Tuesday night at the Crowne Plaza in Albany, NY. Space is limited! Make your reservations today by calling the Crowne Plaza directly at 1-800-227-6963 by no later than 3:00pm on February 7, 2010. Please use the code "AYM" to reference our block. The discounted rate of $142.00 (single/double) includes lodging for one night, reception on Tuesday evening, breakfast on Wednesday and hotel parking. Attendees will be required to guarantee their reservation with one night's prepaid room and tax or with a major credit card.

Click here for Registration and Sponsorship Form

Testimony of Acting Commissioner Stan Gee to NYS Assembly Transportation Committee, Nov. 12, 2009
Last week a hearing before the NYS Assembly Transportation Committee was held on very short notice on November 12th, 2009. Randy Gibbon, Co-Legislative Chair, Chenango Countytraveled to Albany to present the Assocation's joint testimony with Dave Bell, Town of Chester, NYSAOTSOH. Below is a link to the Association's joint testimony and the link to the copy of Acting Commissioner, Stan Gee's testimony.

• NYSCHSA-NYSAOTSOH Nov 2009 Testimony (PDF)
  
• https://www.nysdot.gov/news/presentations/testimony-to-assembly-transportation-committee

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