NYC Votes, NY1, Noticias NY1 to Host Public Advocate Debates
07/08/2019
The New York City Campaign Finance Board (CFB) today announced the debate schedule for candidates participating in the general election on November 5, 2019. The debates, which are a part of the city's landmark campaign finance program, will be hosted through the CFB's NYC Votes campaign.
NY1 and Noticias NY1 will sponsor and broadcast both debates and will be joined by the following co-sponsors: The League of Women Voters, the NAACP New York State Conference Metropolitan Council, and the Latino Leadership Institute. Both debates will stream live and free-of-charge on the NY1 website and on the NY1 Facebook page. The debates will also be simulcast on NYC Life, the flagship station owned by the City of New York.
First Debate: Thursday, October 10, 7 p.m.
NY1 and Noticias NY1 will sponsor and broadcast both debates and will be joined by the following co-sponsors: The League of Women Voters, the NAACP New York State Conference Metropolitan Council, and the Latino Leadership Institute. Both debates will stream live and free-of-charge on the NY1 website and on the NY1 Facebook page. The debates will also be simulcast on NYC Life, the flagship station owned by the City of New York.
First Debate: Thursday, October 10, 7 p.m.
- To be eligible to participate in this debate, candidates must meet the following minimum criteria as established by the Campaign Finance Act:
- have raised and spent $113,875 (2.5% of the expenditure limit for Public Advocate) as reflected in the campaign finance disclosure statement which must be filed with the CFB by 5 p.m. on Friday, October 4, 2019;
- be on the ballot as of the date of the debate and meet all other minimum criteria under the Campaign Finance Act.
Second Debate: Tuesday, October 29, 7 p.m.
- By law, the second debate is reserved for "leading contenders";
- To be eligible to participate in this debate, candidates must:
- be on the ballot as of the date of the debate and meet all other minimum criteria under the Campaign Finance Act;
- have raised and spent $136,650 (3% of the expenditure limit for Public Advocate) as reflected in the campaign finance disclosure statement which must be filed with the CFB by 5 p.m. on Friday, October 25, 2019;
AND - Either:
- have received an endorsement from a City, State, or federal elected official who represents all or a portion of New York City; or have received an endorsement from one or more membership organizations with a membership of over 250 members residing in New York City;
OR - have at least 750 small dollar contributors (contributed $250 or less in the aggregate to the candidate within the current election cycle), each of whom is a resident in the city of New York, as reflected in the last filing statement prior to the Debate, which must be filed by Friday, October 25, 2019.
- have received an endorsement from a City, State, or federal elected official who represents all or a portion of New York City; or have received an endorsement from one or more membership organizations with a membership of over 250 members residing in New York City;
Any candidate who participates in the matching funds program is required to participate in each debate for which they are eligible. The Debate Program, launched in 1997, calls for two debates prior to each citywide election to provide voters with the opportunity to compare candidates side-by-side. The citywide Debate program is a core component of NYC Votes, the CFB’s nonpartisan voter engagement campaign. The CFB administers the Debate Program, and individual debates are sponsored by media outlets, civic groups, and academic institutions in order to reach as wide and diverse an audience as possible. The Board selected the sponsors after a thorough, competitive process.
"Public, televised debates are a cornerstone of New York City's public matching funds program, which empowers voters to take ownership of their elections and their government," said Frederick Schaffer, Chair, NYC Campaign Finance Board. "I want to thank all of the sponsors of these Public Advocate general election debates for their commitment to our city and to producing smart engaging events that will help voters cast an informed ballot on Election Day."
"We look forward to continuing to work with the Campaign Finance Board to produce and televise debates in the race for Public Advocate. The debates will allow New Yorkers to hear from the candidates on key issues facing our city and will empower voters to make informed decisions at the polls,” said Dan Ronayne, Senior Vice President at Spectrum News NY1 and Spectrum Noticias NY1.
“As we approach this election season, the NYC League is grateful to co-sponsor the Public Advocate debate program and support voters through ongoing education and general information. This includes registration, poll site information and bios on ballot candidates. Televised debates with local partners are a great opportunity to highlight voter choice, irrespective of party affiliation,” said Crystal Joseph, Vice President, League of Women Voters of the City of New York.
“The NAACP New York State Conference Metropolitan Council promotes educated voters and voter turnout. It is important that voters that go to the polls know as much as they can about the candidates on the ballot to make the best choice for the future of their city and community. Through the debate process we bring that information to all voters,” said Dr. Hazel Dukes, President of the NAACP New York State Conference. “The NAACP and the NAACP New York State Conference Metropolitan Council have 110 years of experience in voter advocacy and, with our partners, we continue in the legacy of the NAACP in getting out the vote.”
“The Latino Leadership Institute Inc. is once again, proud to co-sponsor a prime time televised debate (our 6th televised debate) in order to provide the best forum possible to all New York City residents to evaluate the platforms of each of the candidates for the office of Public Advocate. Thus, contributing to solidify the democratic process in New York City," said Jaime Estades, Founder of the Latino Leadership Institute.
NYC Votes is the nonpartisan voter engagement initiative of the New York City Campaign Finance Board (CFB) and its Voter Assistance Advisory Committee (VAAC). In addition to promoting voter registration, participation, and civic engagement in New York City through its many programs and partnerships, NYC Votes sponsors the city’s official Debate Program and produces the citywide Voter Guide.
"Public, televised debates are a cornerstone of New York City's public matching funds program, which empowers voters to take ownership of their elections and their government," said Frederick Schaffer, Chair, NYC Campaign Finance Board. "I want to thank all of the sponsors of these Public Advocate general election debates for their commitment to our city and to producing smart engaging events that will help voters cast an informed ballot on Election Day."
"We look forward to continuing to work with the Campaign Finance Board to produce and televise debates in the race for Public Advocate. The debates will allow New Yorkers to hear from the candidates on key issues facing our city and will empower voters to make informed decisions at the polls,” said Dan Ronayne, Senior Vice President at Spectrum News NY1 and Spectrum Noticias NY1.
“As we approach this election season, the NYC League is grateful to co-sponsor the Public Advocate debate program and support voters through ongoing education and general information. This includes registration, poll site information and bios on ballot candidates. Televised debates with local partners are a great opportunity to highlight voter choice, irrespective of party affiliation,” said Crystal Joseph, Vice President, League of Women Voters of the City of New York.
“The NAACP New York State Conference Metropolitan Council promotes educated voters and voter turnout. It is important that voters that go to the polls know as much as they can about the candidates on the ballot to make the best choice for the future of their city and community. Through the debate process we bring that information to all voters,” said Dr. Hazel Dukes, President of the NAACP New York State Conference. “The NAACP and the NAACP New York State Conference Metropolitan Council have 110 years of experience in voter advocacy and, with our partners, we continue in the legacy of the NAACP in getting out the vote.”
“The Latino Leadership Institute Inc. is once again, proud to co-sponsor a prime time televised debate (our 6th televised debate) in order to provide the best forum possible to all New York City residents to evaluate the platforms of each of the candidates for the office of Public Advocate. Thus, contributing to solidify the democratic process in New York City," said Jaime Estades, Founder of the Latino Leadership Institute.
NYC Votes is the nonpartisan voter engagement initiative of the New York City Campaign Finance Board (CFB) and its Voter Assistance Advisory Committee (VAAC). In addition to promoting voter registration, participation, and civic engagement in New York City through its many programs and partnerships, NYC Votes sponsors the city’s official Debate Program and produces the citywide Voter Guide.
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