Former Cornell University Director for Information Technology Policy running for Congress
Hi All,
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NY-23 has the opportunity to elect the first cyber security expert to congress. Tracy Mitrano is running against incumbent Tom Reed. Mitrano is the former director of information technology policy for Cornell University. She's running on a campaign of universal healthcare, net neutrality, better access to high speed internet, and accessible higher education.
This is a very winnable race. Congress desperately needs someone with experience in information technology and cyber security, especially as nature of election interference has begun moving into the digital age. The videos of congress trying to ask Mark Zuckerberg questions about facebook should be a red flag that our current congress is not prepared to handle these threats. Tracy Mitrano is one (if not the only) congressional candidate qualified to handle these kinds of hearings.
If you're interested in trying to elect some actual tech savvy officials to congress, Mitrano needs the help. Reed is backed by multiple pharmaceutical companies, and several other big lobbying firms. She needs name recognition and much more media attention than local newspapers can give her.
If you can give money, time, or just words of encouragement the campaign can use it all. @ her campaign on twitter. Tag her in stories about election meddling and cyber security. Write post cards to voters. Donate a couple bucks. If you're in the area, join us going door to door. Buy signs and bumper stickers. Write in opinion pieces to local newspapers in the district.
Congress needs more IT specialists who can make informed policies about technology and the growth of the internet. Consider helping to make it happen.
Submitted August 29, 2018 at 06:40PM by ScottVandeberg https://ift.tt/2wl43xZ
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