{"id":18655,"date":"2015-06-11T03:55:16","date_gmt":"2015-06-11T07:55:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dusa.explorermedia.com\/?p=352"},"modified":"2023-04-06T15:55:46","modified_gmt":"2023-04-06T19:55:46","slug":"dominicanos-usa-honored-by-campaign-finance-boards-voter-assistance-advisory-committee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanosusa.org\/es\/dominicanos-usa-honored-by-campaign-finance-boards-voter-assistance-advisory-committee\/","title":{"rendered":"Dominicanos USA Honored By Campaign Finance Board\u2019s  Voter Assistance Advisory Committee"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>NEW YORK, NY- The Voter Assistance Advisory Committee (VAAC) of New York City\u2019s Campaign Finance Board honored Dominicanos USA with the prestigious Jane Kalmus Award for Commitment to Building a Voting Culture this week as a result of the organization\u2019s historic and trailblazing work to advance voter engagement within the Dominican American community of New York City. The award recognizes a demonstrated commitment to empowering a traditionally underrepresented and marginalized community through its mobilization and education efforts.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Dominicanos USA was also recognized with an additional award for its cutting edge voter registration model that led to the successful registration of more than 30,000 residents. DUSA was awarded the highest number of voters registered by any organization prior to the election and received the NYC Votes Award for Highest Number of Registered Voters.<\/p>\n<p>This honor cemented DUSA\u2019s place as one of the premiere civic engagement efforts in New York City. DUSA\u2019s New York City Director, Eddie Cuesta said, \u201cToday, we reaffirm our commitment to the city\u2019s Dominican-American community and all New Yorkers that we will continue to roll up our sleeves to increase voter turnout, education and empowerment, while helping to make voter suppression a thing of the past.\u00a0\u00a0 We are humbled by this award it is a great gesture that recognizes the newly registered as an influential voting bloc and acknowledges the vision and dedication of our community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>After the presentation of the NYC Votes Awards, Dominicanos USA delivered a testimony regarding the organization\u2019s Election Day experience before the Voter Assistance Advisory Committee\u2019s Annual Public Hearing.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAlthough Dominicanos USA is extremely encouraged by this success, There is still much work to do to improve our electoral system,\u201d continued Cuesta. \u201cDominicanos USA can attest first hand to the shortcomings of a system that is still riddled with numerous obstacles that have precluded New Yorker\u2019s from voting. We will therefore continue working to eliminate these obstacles for members our community eager to participate in our country\u2019s political process.\u201d<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEW YORK, NY- The Voter Assistance Advisory Committee (VAAC) of New York City\u2019s Campaign Finance Board honored Dominicanos USA with the prestigious Jane Kalmus Award for Commitment to Building a Voting Culture this week as a result of the organization\u2019s historic and trailblazing work to advance voter engagement within the Dominican American community of New 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