PEF Members:
We have until April 1, 2021, to contact elected officials throughout the state to fight back against the unfair and shortsighted proposals included in the governor’s Executive Budget. Due to COVID restrictions, this year it will be very difficult to conduct in-person lobby days or physically meet with legislators. So it is even more imperative that each PEF member send a letter, email or call their local senator and assemblyperson to let them know why these legislative priorities are so important. Please use the links below to assist you in that effort.
These are the top seven 2021 Budget Priorities as analyzed and researched by PEF’s legislative and civil service departments and approved by the statewide Political Action Committee. On this page, we have also shared PEF’s testimony before various legislative committees considering the Executive Budget proposals.
Thank you in advance for your activism. Together, we are stronger.
In Unity,
Wayne Spence
President
Randi DiAntonio
Vice President / Statewide PAC Chair
2021-22 PEF Budget Priorities: Letters to Legislators
Expedited Closure of State Prisons and OCFS Facilities
Send pre-written letter:
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/expedited-closure-of-state-prisons-and-ocfs-facilities
Print and send your letter: Word Doc or PDF
Recognizing our COVID-19 Heroes
Send pre-written letter:
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/recognizing-our-covid-19-heroes
Print and send your letter: Word Doc or PDF
Consolidation of OCFS Community Multi-Services Offices
Send pre-written letter:
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/consolidation-of-ocfs-community-multi-services-offices
Print and send your letter: Word Doc or PDF
Office of Information Technology Services (OITS) in the State Budget
Send pre-written letter:
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/office-of-information-technology-services-oits-in-the-state-budget-2
Print and send your letter: Word Doc or PDF
Retirement Health Care Costs for State Retirees
Send pre-written letter:
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/retirement-health-care-costs-for-state-retirees-3
Print and send your letter: Word Doc or PDF
Closures and Bed Reductions at OMH
Send pre-written letter:
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/closures-and-bed-reductions-at-omh
Print and send your letter: Word Doc or PDF
Funding for SUNY and Other Public Hospitals
Send pre-written letter:
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/funding-for-suny-and-other-public-hospitals
Print and send your letter: Word Doc or PDF
Downsizing within State Agencies
Send pre-written letter:
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/downsizing-within-state-agencies-3
Print and send your letter: Word Doc or PDF
Federal Rescue Plan State/Local Aid
Send pre-written letter:
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/rescue-plan-statelocal-aid
Print and send your letter: Word Doc or PDF
Legislative Budget Testimony - 2021
Jan. 26, 2021: PEF weighs in on Transportation budget | Read full written testimony
Feb. 2, 2021: PEF spotlights concerns at Workforce hearing | Read full written testimony
Feb. 5, 2021: PEF opposes Mental Health closures, consolidations | Read full written testimony
Feb. 9, 2021: PEF objects to closures, consolidations at OCFS | Read full written testimony
Feb. 10, 2021: PEF to legislators: Invest in your workforce, not in contractors | Read full written testimony
Feb. 25, 2021: PEF urges lawmakers to fund SUNY hospitals, retain and reward nurses | Read full written testimony