New York credit union leaders met with Representative Claudia Tenney (R-NY, 24th District) to address concerns raised by her recent comments regarding the credit union industry. Organized collaboratively by the Association and America’s Credit Unions, this meeting served as a follow-up to a previous letter sent to Rep. Tenney.
 
During the discussion, New York credit union leaders shared compelling data and real-life examples highlighting their community impact and unwavering commitment to their members, particularly in lower income and underserved areas. Credit union leaders emphasized their commitment to working with all policymakers to ensure a sustainable future for the industry while also addressing any concerns Congress may have. Rep. Tenney engaged actively, acknowledging the important work of credit unions and the valuable role they play in promoting financial inclusion.
 
“We appreciate Rep. Tenney’s willingness to engage in this productive discussion,” said Association President & CEO William J. Mellin. “We look forward to continued collaboration to advance the mission of our credit unions in delivering essential financial services to their members and communities.”
 
Your Association will continue to ensure the unique contributions of credit unions and the crucial role they play within the financial services landscape are recognized and understood by our elected officials. We thank the leadership efforts of the credit union representatives who attended the meeting.