The election is 50 days away!
On November 5, New Yorkers will see a problematic proposed constitutional amendment on their ballots that would threaten the rights of seniors in the state.
Proposal 1 is vague and would inadvertently endanger any rights, benefits, and services based on age. It opens the door for New Yorkers to abuse the services intended for the millions of older adults in the state.
New Yorkers rightly do not want to be discriminated against based on their age, but sometimes age-specific benefits and services are necessary, especially when itcomes to seniors. Prop 1 uses a sledgehammer approach, risking existing protections and threatening age-specific rights.
If Prop 1 passes, you can bet we’ll see challenges to senior housing, communities, benefits, and discounts from the state.
As a Brooklyn resident and caregiver of a elderly woman, I have seen firsthand the growing challenges of growing older, especially in a city like New York. When my friend transitioned from a nursing home to her home, she could not have done it without state senior services. Because of her age, she now depends on services like home-based care and health care. Prop 1 would only add more challenges to her life and the lives of millions of older New Yorkers.
We can show we value the dignity of seniors in our community by standing for their rights. Prop 1 would only further contribute to the difficulties New York seniors face every day.
Join me today by taking action and sharing on social media to preserve senior rights.
Stand with elderly New Yorkers by saying NO to Prop 1 today!