Albany County Legislators Visit Shaker High School AP Politics Class, talk Pollinator Project, I Voted Sticker Contest

Albany County Legislators Visit Shaker High School AP Politics Class, talk Pollinator Project, I Voted Sticker ContestPost Date:06/03/2025 3:52 pm Albany County Legislators from the Democratic Majority visited students at Shaker High School today to talk about holding elected office, promote sustainable, pollinator-friendly planting across the county as part of the Earth Day Pollinator Project, and the annual 'I Voted' Sticker contest. Democratic Majority Deputy Leader Lynne Lekakis was joined by Legislators Bill Ricard, David Mayo, Tim Lane, Susan Lauilliard, and Ellen Rosano for the visit to Christine Butry's Advanced Placement Politics class. More photos are here. The Pollinator project focuses on the critical role pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, play in maintaining biodiversity, supporting food production, and sustaining local ecosystems. The initiative is a simple way for students to contribute to environmental conservation and help native plants thrive in Albany County. The 2025 Albany County "I Voted" sticker design contest runs through July 11, 2025. All Albany County K-12 students are invited to submit a single, original, non-partisan, design that includes the phrase, "I Voted," and can fit on a 2-inch diameter circular sticker. Students can download a free coloring book with a pre-rendered sticker page at bit.ly/IVotedColoringBook or albanycountyny.gov/government/county-legislature/i-voted-sticker-contest. Printed copies are available at the Harold L. Joyce Albany County Office Building at 112 State Street in Albany. Submissions can be dropped off in-person or sent to AlbanyCountyIVoted@albanycountyny.gov. Albany County Legislator Susan Laurilliard said: "The students at Shaker asked great questions and showed a real interest in how government works. Experiences like this help inspire the next generation to become involved with their communities. I'm grateful we had the chance to hear their perspectives and share a bit about the work we do as County Legislators." Albany County Legislator Tim Lane said: "I am very happy to see young people who have a good interest in the function of government and our democracy. Taking the time to sit down and hear their perspectives was a great reminder of why it's so important to stay connected across generations."Return to full list >>