[MD-Sligo] Emergency Action Needed

[Renee Donalvo]

Did it!

 

 

From: MD-Sligo [mailto:md-sligo-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sharon Maneki via MD-Sligo
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 12:18 PM
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Cc: Sharon Maneki
Subject: [MD-Sligo] Emergency Action Needed

 

Hello all,

 

I have recently learned that the President of the Senate, Bill Ferguson, does not support the Lam amendment to SB831. As you know from my earlier message, this amendment will alleviate the segregated ballot problem. Please email Senator Ferguson RIGHT NOW at bill.ferguson at senate.state.md.us and tell him the following, in your own words:

 

If the Senate is going to reform the election process by passing SB831, it is unfair and unconscionable to strip the Lam amendment from this bill. The General Assembly expresses its priorities through the budget that it passes; merely stating that this amendment costs too much money shows a lack of leadership. Voters with disabilities have been denied a secret ballot since 2016. So far, no one has had the courage to do anything about it. Will the Senate have the courage to do something about it now, or will the violations of civil rights continue? Please leave the Lam amendment in this bill 

 

Sharon Maneki, Director of Legislation and Advocacy

National Federation of the Blind of Maryland

410-715-9596

 

The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Everyday we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.

 

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