Don't like how things are going?

We, The People, validate consensus. Legislators write laws. Executives implement Policy according to approved budgets.
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Today we are initiating a process to review the Federalist Papers and the US Constitution with the goal of codifying Public Benefits into law, starting with Ulster County.

Join us to learn how strategic county action delivers community benefits through better local laws.

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Legislative Open Mic: Ulster County

• ​Where: Ulster County Legislative Chambers, 244 Fair Street,​​ Kingston, NY; Livestream: Click Here for Details
• When: Tuesday May 20, 2025, 7:00 PM until...
• Why: To demonstrate Public Opinion.

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History
In 1788, the Poughkeepsie Convention at Dutchess County Courthouse saw New York State narrowly ratify the Constitution (30-27) through heated debate and hard-won consensus. Today, we activate the power of consensus building.

Create change through the time-honored process of public debate and consensus-building. This goes beyond slogans—it's about constructive engagement that transforms policy and creates real jobs for people like you.

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Financial Support Accelerates Growth

 Make a tax deductible donation here.

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​In times of great change, societies... 

In times of great change, societies have created frameworks to balance power and protect community interests. The Magna Carta limited royal authority in 1215. The U.S. Constitution established governance by and for the people in 1787. Today, as we face unprecedented economic and environmental challenges, we need a new social contract—one that balances innovation with responsibility, profit with purpose.

At Voices for Progress, we believe the future demands collaborative models where community benefit stands equal to, not beneath, private gain. In a world where supply chains are fragile and resources limited, we must reimagine how organizations work together.

This week we will share the Public Benefit Contract model designed to enable organizations to collaborate, governed by a legal contract. We believe in Financial and Environmental Sustainability so we start by focusing on the needs of people, which typically prioritizes housing, food and transportation. Take a moment and become familiar with the collaboration partners we are aligned with.
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Together, we can build systems where transparency, accountability, and shared prosperity aren't just aspirations—they're the foundation of how we operate. Join us in creating a future where public benefit drives our economy forward.

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​Our Powerful Coalition:

Build Green Now (501(c)(4) Tax-deductible Nonprofit)

• New York's Energy Saving and Hemp-Lime Insulation as Carbon Storage Innovators
• Creators of New York State's first hemp-lime retrofit
• Leading advocates for using Hemp-Lime to fight Mold and Mildew in construction

Voices for Progress (501(c)(6) Nonprofit)

• Direct Action training services for municipal, county and state meetings
• Community-scale outreach and engagement leading to consensus
• Public Benefit Scores reporting tracking legislative evidence of community support

Green Bill Lobbyist (501(c)(4) Nonprofit)

• Government 101 and Public Benefit Contract training restoring power to people
• Advocate for the benefit of community project preferences
• Provide Community Based Project Management, Admin Services and Reporting

MaayaData, LLC

• Provides AI-assisted tools for Grant Applications and Business Plan creation
• Specialized task/project management tools and services for organizations
• Public Benefit Contract tools enabling working groups to enter into agreements based on equity, rights, and payments

Hempsulation, LLC

• Develops standardized installation processes for new materials
• Partners with industry leaders on Train the Trainer programs
• Creates university-based supply chains from seed to finished goods
• Together, we form a complete ecosystem that takes communities from innovative ideas through successful implementation, ensuring local voices translate into lasting change.

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Status Updates

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2025-05-10: We are planning our first action for May 20th, stay tuned...
2025-05-04: It is time to take urgent organizing action. We will use this page to coordinate threads.
2025-03-20: Now we are adding details to explain the relationship between the entities 
2025-03-17: This week the focus is Sponsorships and confirmation of legislative plans to collaborate.
2025-03-10: We started Alpha Testing planning For details visit:  MaayaData

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