The Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce has invited Representative Elise Stefanik (NY-21) to speak to local business owners and chamber members at an upcoming event, Conversations with your Legislators, on January 29th, 2021. Even after Rep. Stefanik tried to overturn the results of the 2021 Presidential election—which led to the riots at the U.S. Capitol on January 6th—the ARCC has refused to rescind her invitation or remove her from the event. Let's be clear: this petition is not motivated by political ideology (there are four other Republican legislators attending this event who have not violated their oaths of office). This is a call to hold leaders responsible for their words and actions. Elise Stefanik needs to be held accountable for spreading lies about our elections and eroding trust in our democratic institutions.

Elise Stefanik has refused to apologize, or even acknowledge her role in the attack on our Democracy, which left 5 Americans dead—including 2 Police Officers. As calls grow for her to resign, she has doubled-down on her dangerous and divisive rhetoric and continues to stand by President Trump. While Stefanik refuses to take responsibility for her words and actions, we can tell our local leaders to stand up and hold her to account. By signing the petition, you can tell ARCC President Michael Bittel to remove her from upcoming local events and speaking engagements. We shouldn't give Elise Stefanik a platform to spread harmful misinformation and hateful rhetoric.

It’s time to tell Elise Stefanik that her actions have consequences. Sign the petition and tell the ARCC to stand up to Elise!

— Will Fowler, small business owner & ARCC member