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Millbrook, NY - June 24, 2010 - Today, Didi Barrett, candidate for the 41st New York State Senate district, signed New York Uprising's pledge calling for sweeping reforms in both houses of the legislature in Albany.
New York Uprising is a non-partisan, independent coalition that advocates for meaningful government reform across New York State. The pledge focuses on three areas: non-partisan independent redistricting, ethics reform and budgetary reform.
"Albany is in desperate need for reform. The Brennan Center for Justice describes New York State government as one of the most dysfunctional in the nation," said Barrett. "I decided to become a candidate because I have the skills and determination to change the way things are done, or not done, in Albany." |
Millbrook, NY - June 24, 2010 - Today, Didi Barrett, candidate for the 41st New York State Senate district, signed New York Uprising's pledge calling for sweeping reforms in both houses of the legislature in Albany.
New York Uprising is a non-partisan, independent coalition that advocates for meaningful government reform across New York State. The pledge focuses on three areas: non-partisan independent redistricting, ethics reform and budgetary reform.
"Albany is in desperate need for reform. The Brennan Center for Justice describes New York State government as one of the most dysfunctional in the nation," said Barrett. "I decided to become a candidate because I have the skills and determination to change the way things are done, or not done, in Albany."
Barrett has made a career of making a difference. She has been a leader in the not-for-profit community for more than two decades. She is on the board of the North East Dutchess Fund, and the Millbrook Education Foundation. She was the founder of Girls Inc. of New York and is spearheading the development of the new Dutchess Girls Collaborative. Barrett has served on the boards of the New York Women's Foundation, the Women's Campaign Fund, NARAL-NY, Planned Parenthood NY and the American Folk Art Museum where she is now a Trustee Emeritus. For the last two years she has been the coordinator of Millbrook's Community Day.
"The era of partisan politics, questionable ethics and runaway spending must end," said Barrett. |
