Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) is holding a free “Meet the Candidates” Day to enable local residents with disabilities -- or anyone from the community -- to hear and discuss issues with some on the ballot in the November General Election.
Our Chief Policy Officer Todd Vaarwerk points out that those who achieve local positions now may be the state and national leaders of tomorrow! So, whatever your political views, this is your year to get involved!
The event takes place on Tuesday, Oct. 16th, from 1 to 4 p.m., in ILGR’s Main Office at 113 Main St., Suite 5, near Center Street in Batavia.
We’ve invited those running for the following positions, although not all will attend: U.S. Senator; Representative in Congress; State Senator – Districts 59, 61, 62; Assembly – Districts 139, 147; Genesee County Coroner; Alexander Town Justice; Bergen Town Councilmember; Town of Bethany Highway Superintendent; Elba: Town Clerk; Town Justice; Le Roy Town Councilmember; Oakfield Town Councilmember; Pavilion: Town Supervisor and Town Councilmember; and various Genesee County town positions.
They will address their constituents and take questions.
If an attendee wishes to be familiar with the “hot” disability issues, sheets of suggested questions will be provided; but participants are encouraged to ask about public concerns that are close to them. The building is fully disability accessible.
To RSVP or get additional information call Donna at (585) 815-8501, ext. 411.
Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) is a member of the Western New York Independent Living Inc. family of agencies that offers an expanding array of services to aid individuals with disabilities to take control of their own lives.
