Charlton Democrats - NY

Charlton Democrats - NY Charlton Democrats works to strengthen our community through civic engagement and local action. Join us to stay involved and make a difference close to home.

We value honesty, accountability, and giving everyone a voice in shaping Charlton’s future.

The Democratic primary election is coming up on Tuesday, June 23!Here's a great opportunity to hear from both candidates...
05/30/2026

The Democratic primary election is coming up on Tuesday, June 23!

Here's a great opportunity to hear from both candidates running for NY's 44th Senate District.

League of Women Voters to Host Candidate Forum for NY Senate 44th District Democratic Primary
The League of Women Voters of Saratoga and Schenectady Counties are hosting a candidate forum for NY’s 44th Senate District Democratic Primary on June 11th at 7pm on Zoom. Both candidates, Patrick Nelson and Sarah Rogerson, will participate.
The forum will address issues that are important to constituents in the 44th Senate District. Voters will hear directly from the candidates asking for their vote. This event is open to the public. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RXrEIjpcQPeL_oEPN7zy6Q #/registration.

05/22/2026

Please join us at the Democracy During Detention Act (DDDA) workshop to learn more about the bill's background and the local picture on May 26th. We’ll look at what's happening in Saratoga County specifically: your legislators, your jail, your coalition opportunities. Participants leave knowing exactly what they can do in their own backyard.

For more information, please visit: https://www.lwvsaratoga.org/events/2026/4/30/dddaworkship

Photo credit: Ulster County Board of Elections

05/22/2026
Today is the BH-BL School Budget Vote & Board Election.🗳️ Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the BH-BL High School ...
05/19/2026

Today is the BH-BL School Budget Vote & Board Election.

🗳️ Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the BH-BL High School gym (88 Lakehill Rd.).

Voters will decide on the proposed 2026-27 school budget of $94.9 million, which includes a 3.5% tax levy increase and an estimated 2.21% weighted average tax rate increase. The proposal is within the district’s state tax cap for the 15th consecutive year.

Also on the ballot are three candidates for three open Board of Education seats:
• Lakshmi Nagarajan (incumbent)
• James Ireland (incumbent)
• John Shillito

More information, including budget materials and voting details, is available on the district website: https://www.bhbl.org/budget/

News HS World Language Students Earn Biliteracy Seals, Inducted in Honor Society Aspiring engineer helped wire a NY CREATES lab BH-BL Welcomes Christy as New High School Assistant Principal Criminal Justice students Gervais and Pelletier become lifesavers Friday, May 22 is now a Half Day of School 1...

We just delivered more than 40 bags of food donations to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York.Really grateful...
04/25/2026

We just delivered more than 40 bags of food donations to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York.

Really grateful to everyone who contributed—this is what community is. Neighbors showing up for each other in simple, meaningful ways.

Thank you.

04/03/2026

The Charlton Traffic Safety Task Force is hosting its second Community Traffic Safety Meeting on Saturday, April 11, 9:00–10:30am at the Charlton Volunteer Fire Department.

This session will include findings from the recent community survey, what’s coming next, and next steps for establishing recommendations for improving traffic safety in Charlton.

Anyone interested in welcome to attend! This is a great opportunity to learn what the Task Force and be part of the conversation.

More details + RSVP:

Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026Time: 9:00–10:30 amAddress: Charlton Volunteer Fire Department, 677 Charlton Rd We’re excited to invite you to our second Community Traffic Safety Meeting. We have several important updates to share and are looking forward to a productive conversation with the commu...

There's never a better time to  .If you're thinking about running for elected office, reach out! We have a sample campai...
03/31/2026

There's never a better time to .

If you're thinking about running for elected office, reach out! We have a sample campaign plan and are happy to discuss your interests, ideas, and timeline.

This year, one of my favorite holidays—National Run for Office Day—has landed on the last day of Women's History Month.

For any women reading this who have considered public service, take this as your sign to make a first move today.

This quiz from Run for Something Civics can help you get started: https://runforofficeday.com/quiz

03/30/2026

With our democracy under attack by Donald Trump and his administration, many of you have asked what legal action is being taken to stop this assault. That’s why on Tuesday, March 31st at 6 PM, I’m joining Democracy Forward to provide an important update on our efforts.

This virtual event will be streamed live on my YouTube page and on my website, and a full video recording will be available following the conclusion of the event. If you have a question you’d like to ask me or our guest, you can submit it here: https://tonko.house.gov/forms/form/?ID=45

To tune in live, click the link below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeBCmaJEef4

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