Field Organizing Wins. Take a Breath, Then Regroup.
Note: Starting next week, watch for the IMV newsletter on Thursday mornings instead of Fridays.
Congratulations to Jon Lipe and Everyone Who Volunteered!
Jon Lipe, running in the Democratic primary for the 119th Assembly seat, cleared a big hurdle on Tuesday night, winning by 264 votes. Now he will be on three ballot lines in the fall, and continue to have the support of IMV volunteers, many of whom he trained over the past nine years to win elections by having conversations with voters at their doors. Field organizing wins!
Blake Gendebien (NY21) also won his primary, and his campaign expressed thanks for the work that IMV did to help get voters to the polls in Rome.
THANK YOU to everyone who attended Meet & Greets or fundraisers and invited others to meet candidates, who petitioned to get candidates on ballots, who phonebanked and door-knocked and wrote letters to the editor so voters could learn about candidates and the various races, and who worked the polls and reminded everyone they know to go to the polls and vote.
Now we head into four months of political activism–four months that will determine whether the House flips blue, whether we get elected officials who will hold this administration accountable, whether the New York State legislature will fight on behalf of all New Yorkers against the destructive agenda of the Trump/MAGA agenda and its complicit officials. We don’t think that Jon Lipe or Blake Gendebien left anything on the field as they ran their races these past months, and we don’t plan to leave anything on the field in the months ahead.
Take a breath and enjoy the 250th anniversary of this nation’s Declaration of Independence and its profound assertion of the inalienable rights of all people. Then let’s get fired up and go! What are you going to do in the next four months to bring about the world you want to see?
Rally Against Proposed Data Center in Ilion, NY
Local musician Carson Murphy has organized a peaceful rally on Saturday, June 27, from 12:00 to 1:30 pm to raise concerns about the proposed AI data center at the former Remington Arms factory building. The building, located at 14 Hoefler Ave. in Ilion, NY, has been owned by Turin Management LLC since late 2024.
Organizers are calling on community members to “say no” to the proposed data center because of concerns about its potential impact on the local community and environment. More information is available on the Facebook event page.
Support Mike Brown for Oneida County
Our community deserves leadership that truly listens and works for every family across Oneida County. That’s why people are coming together for "An Evening with Mike Brown", a chance to connect, share our vision, and build the momentum we need to bring real, effective leadership to our local government.
Whether it's making county services more accessible or ensuring transparency in everything we do, we are focused on practical solutions that directly benefit our families and businesses. This campaign isn't just about one person; it’s about all of us working together to make Oneida County the best it can be.
Please join Mike’s supporters on June 30th, 6-8 pm, in New Hartford for this special campaign fundraiser. We need your energy and your support to reach every corner of this county. Whether you can give a little or a lot, every bit of help makes a real, local impact. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/yJGhRvNXMyeoZUqG8
Support Matt Skinner for Supreme Court
Join former Congressman and Oneida County DA Michael A. Arcuri, Former Oneida County DA Scott McNamara & George Murad, Esq. for an evening of celebration and support. Matt has been campaigning for State Supreme Court in the 5th Judicial District since late winter. He's committed to this race and now it's time for all of us to commit to him!
Monday, June 29th, 6-8 pm, Celebrate Our Country’s 250th Anniversary and Support Matt Skinner for Supreme Court, Hart’s Hill Inn, 135 Clinton St., Whitesboro. Sign up to attend, or donate even if you can’t attend: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/skinner250
IMV-Sponsored Rallies
Marcy: Friday, June 26th, 4:00-5:30 pm, Bridge Brigade Action. The location is where 49 West exits onto River Road in Marcy (close to the Walmart). It is about a 1/4 mile walk on the pedestrian path to the bridge. Bring your signs and flags. Organizers will have the MAIN MESSAGE for the day that will be held for viewing from the highway. Please bring flags/signs/pom poms. We need helping hands and cheerleaders. Sign up for details here.
Rome: Saturday, June 27th, 12–1:30 pm, Protest Against Trump’s Authoritarianism in Rome. We gather on Black River Blvd. near the Erie Blvd. intersection beside Fort Stanwix National Monument in Rome. This peaceful weekly demonstration features music and creative signs.
Utica: Thursday, July 2nd, 4-5 pm, IMV Thursday Protest. Continuing the Whitesboro location for July! Outside the Whitesboro Historical Society, 8 Park Ave., Whitesboro. Plenty of parking in the area. Bring signs (we have extra signs) to protest Trump's authoritarianism and unnecessary war and the complicit Republican Congress, judges, and corporations.
Join Indivisible’s Immigrant Justice Summer Training Series
When ICE comes to your community, do you know what to do? This summer, Indivisible is giving you a blueprint.
Immigrant Justice Summer is a five-call national training series that will level up how you show up for immigrant justice. You’ll learn how to build up hyper-local networks and connect to experienced organizations to respond to ICE surges or new concentration camps in your area.
With ICE buying up warehouses and anti-immigration agencies turbocharged by the GOP’s recent infusion of $70 billion into their coffers, we all need to be prepared. By the end of our series, you’ll be equipped to mount a safe, immigrant-aligned response when there’s an emergency action needed in your community to protect your neighbors from Trump’s detention and deportation regime.
Sessions begin on July 9. Learn more and register to secure your spot here.
