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NYC Council Speaker Candidates Forum On Animal Issues | Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET | Zoom | Sign up here

Join Voters For Animal Rights, Brooklyn Cat Cafe, BBAWC, and the NYC Cat Rescuers Alliance for the NYC Council Speaker Candidates Forum on Animal Issues!

The NYC Council Speaker decides which legislation gets introduced, which moves forward, and which never see the light of day. They also determine funding priorities — such publicly funded spay/neuter that we’ve been fighting for.💡 If we want stronger animal protection laws, we need the next Speaker to fight for animals in City Hall. The new Speaker will be chosen in January 2026, and is elected by their peers in the Council.

This is the event for NYC animal lovers who know that saving lives isn’t just about rescue — it’s about shaping public policy and passing laws to protect animals and the people who care for them. It’s our chance to share our priorities with the candidates vying to lead the City Council.

So grab your friends, your questions, and your advocacy spirit — and let’s show NYC’s next Speaker that animal issues matter.
You must be a resident of NYC to participate.