Tuesday, November 8 (ELECTION DAY!!)
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens

Lobbying in NYS

Speaker:
Carl Calabrese, Partner at Masiello, Martucci, Calabrese and Associates

Carl J. Calabrese has been involved in government and politics in Western New York for over 30 years. As an elected high-ranking Republican Party official, Calabrese has built relationships with government officials at the local, state, and federal levels of government.

Learn more about Mr. Calabrese at https://www.mmcassoc.com/our-team/carl-calabrese/

This session explored the New York State budget process and how to interact with NYS to represent your interests leaving attendees with a better understanding of the timeline for advocacy efforts for New York State and different ideas about how to advocate for their interests and organizations.

PART 2 OF THIS SESSION:
Erie County Budget Process & Advocacy Next Steps
-GBCA presented information about funding for arts and culturals in the Erie County Budget and important dates (like the public budget hearing).

2016 Erie County Budget Brief – GBCA