Please join the Break the Bonds Coalition for a virtual Candidate Forum for the upcoming New York State Comptroller primary. Learn about the role of the comptroller and the candidates’ positions on Israel Bonds and other questions related to ethical investments.

The Comptroller is the chief fiscal officer, responsible for managing the state pension fund, and ensuring that tax dollars are spent legally and efficiently. The Comptroller is an important statewide office that most voters know very little about. In our current economic state in 2026, voters have a right to know where their taxpayer money goes and what initiatives are funded.

The NYS Common Retirement Fund, overseen by the Comptroller, is currently one of the largest holders of Israel Bonds in the country. Israel Bonds provide unrestricted funds to the Israeli government, which is committing illegal military actions in the Middle East. The Break the Bonds coalition demands that local and state governments, universities, pension funds, unions, places of worship, and other local institutions stop supporting apartheid and genocide by divesting from Israel Bonds. The forum will also cover investment strategy related to the military-industrial complex, fossil fuels, social housing, and other issues that are relevant to working people.

This forum is your chance to hear directly from the Democratic candidates on how they intend to serve the people and manage the money that funds our public services.

The event will be held virtually June 8th, 2026 from 7pm to 8:30pm.

Please register on this form and you will be sent the zoom link a few days before the event.