The document discusses population decline and economic stagnation in upstate New York and its effect on political representation. It notes that the upstate population, especially among young people, decreased significantly between 1990-2000. Major upstate cities also saw population declines from 1950-2004. Fewer residents means less representation in Congress. Charts show private job and wage growth correlate with population growth. The document proposes retaining young people by increasing opportunities like jobs and small businesses. It suggests connecting students to employers, revitalizing cities, making housing affordable, and strengthening communities through civic engagement. A summit will address these issues to keep the next generation in the state.

1. TITLE SLIDE Title Slide Last Year’s Budget January 31, 2007 Title slide May 22, 2007 “ I LIVE NEW YORK” Keeping the Next Generation in State

2. Young People Leaving Upstate New York Average Decrease of 22% between 1990-2000 Upstate Population By Age Group Source: Warren Brown, Cornell University and Robert Scardamalia, NYS Department of Economic Development

3. The Problem: Population Decline in Central Cities Population of Major Upstate Cities (1950-2004) Source: Warren Brown, Cornell University and Robert Scardamalia, NYS Department of Economic Development

4. New York’s Congressional Delegation Population Loss Linked to Decline in Representation & Political Power Number of Representatives in U.S. House *Projected Amounts. Sources: Clerk of the House, Indiana Business Review Summer 2005, and Polidata (R) Demographic and Political Guides.

5. Economic Stagnation and Effect on Population Economic Indicators (1990-Present) Private Job Growth & Private Wage Growth = Population Growth Source: NYS Division of the Budget, Economic and Revenue Unit

7. TITLE SLIDE Title Slide Last Year’s Budget January 31, 2007 Title slide May 22, 2007 “ I LIVE NEW YORK” Keeping the Next Generation in State