NYLA Council Election 2020
Voting is open from June 15 to July 15
To Vote
1. In order to vote click on the "Vote" button below.
2. The next screen will ask for your log-in and password, if needed you can request your password from the NYLA office.
3. Enter your information, click "Log On"
4. Click on "Voting - Polls / Elections" from the left-hand menu.
5. The next screen will display a list of elections / polls that you are currently eligible to participate in.
6. Click on the NYLA Special Election.
7. Complete the voting process and click "Submit".
Your vote is anonymous. You will only be able to submit your ballot once.
For security purposes, it is recommended that you close your browser window when you have completed your visit to the NYLA Online Membership Center.
Learn more about the candidates during the candidate forums!
NYLA President Candidates (2021-22)
Representing an Academic or Special Library
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Beth Merkle, The Strong National Museum of Play |
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Liz King, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Libraries |
Councilor-at-Large Candidates (2021-25)
Representing a Public Library
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Stephanie Hartwell-Mandella, North Castle Library |
Lisa Kropp, Lindenhurst Library | |
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Sarah Potwin, Niagara Public Library |
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Lisa Hewel, Josephine Louise Public Library |
Councilor-at-Large Candidates (2021-25)
Representing a School Library
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Ginger Tebo, St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES |
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