As Local Progress’ first state chapter, we organize across New York to drive progressive change through collaborative governance with local partners and communities.

AT A GLANCE

Local Progress New York (LPNY) organizes local elected officials across the state to share best practices and policy solutions across our counties, cities, towns, and villages. Since becoming an official state chapter in 2018, we have united local officials in advocacy to support the raising the minimum wage, progressive taxation, and automatic voter registration at the state level.

LPNY currently has 211 members across the state, representing 85 jurisdictions.

Our Work & Priorities

Each year, we outline a multi-issue agenda to advance local policies, coordinate trans-local campaigns, and inform advocacy at the state level.

Our key issue areas include housing, community safety, economic justice, and environmental and climate justice.

Organizing Committee

As a member-led network, our state work is led by an incredible state organizing committee – a group of LPNY members that meet regularly to weigh in on policy priorities, propose statewide campaigns, and drive the strategic vision for our work:

Our Statewide Priorities

HOUSING FOR ALL

Local governments across New York have been working to meet the needs of their residents and stabilize communities by expanding renter protections like good cause eviction and right to counsel.

ECONOMIC JUSTICE

Economic justice policies are necessary to ensure that every New Yorker has the opportunity to live and thrive. That includes worker protections, universal childcare, public power and public banking.

CLIMATE JUSTICE

From clean water to recycling and solar power, local governments must take action locally and at the state level in building climate justice for our communities.

IMMIGRANT RIGHTS

Every person deserves to be met with care and dignity. That means everything from welcoming new arrivals to making sure they have what they need to thrive in New York.