Log 10 Bootcamp points for attending a fundraiser
…RSVP to join mine: Monday June 9!
We’re 9 days away from early voting for the NYC June Primary, which also means 9 days away from the end of the Primary Bootcamp. If you haven’t gotten to 70 points yet, it’s not too late.
Reminder: once you hit 70 points, you'll get a beautiful print by a local artist and an invitation to join the Bootcamp Awards Party on July 12.
It’s worth 10 points to attend a fundraiser for a candidate or civic group
NYC has an insane (8x!!!) matching program for when you donate to campaigns. The goal of New York City's small-dollar public matching funds program is for candidates to rely on local residents to fund their campaigns. That way, candidates aren’t relying on a small number of big-pocketed individuals or groups. The match is really generous– donations from NYC residents can be matched up to 8x.
Candidates need to hit fundraising milestones by certain deadlines in order to qualify, and there’s another deadline coming up soon. As such, I’m teaming up with friends to host a fundraiser for Keith Powers, who’s running for Manhattan Borough President, on Monday.
As a former community board member, I’ve seen firsthand how important the role of borough president is. Borough presidents appoint the people who serve on community boards, and community boards are some of the loudest voices on issues that affect our neighborhoods. Keith is the best pick for Manhattan Borough President.
I won’t actually be able to make it in person to the fundraiser on Monday (I’ll be in Crown Heights here), but if you’re a Manhattanite considering your options for how to vote for Borough President, please come through! Even if you’re undecided right now, it’s fine to stop by to learn more about Keith and decide whether to donate from there.
📅Monday, June 9: 7-9pm
📍Le Dive on Canal St
Here’s how to get credit for attending:
Step 1. Register for the Bootcamp if you haven’t already (link here).
Step 2. Log your points (link here).
That’s it for today. I’ll be back tomorrow with more ways to get points, learn about local issues, build community, and influence politics. 💪In the meantime, some additional resources:
On a roll logging points? Here’s the rest of the Primary Bootcamp Actions, many with how-to guides to make it easy.
Want to meet other New Yorkers that are getting involved ahead of the primary? Check out the Primary Bootcamp Calendar here.
Need help? Consult the Primary Bootcamp community! Join the chat:
