Uptown Politics
http://uptownpolitics.wordpress.com/2010/08/26/citizen-action-endorses-espaillat/
Citizen Action of New York on Thursday endorsed Adriano Espaillat in New York’s 31st Senate District. Calling him a progressive champion, the group cited Espaillat’s work on social, racial, and economic justice in announcing their support.
“Adriano has a proven ability to lead,” said Karen Scharff, Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York. “We look forward to working with him as a progressive champion in the fight for fair taxes, quality education, affordable and accessible health care, and fair elections. For nearly 30 years, Citizen Action of New York’s members have fought to bring social, racial and economic justice to our communities across the State- Adriano has a distinguished record fighting for these justices in the Assembly and we know he will continue to be a forward-thinking advocate for equality in the Senate, who will work to protect our communities, before protecting big money interests and their lobbyists.”
“I am honored to have Citizen Action’s endorsement,” said Espaillat. “I have spent my career fighting to improve our communities and ensure that all persons are protected by the same civil rights and social justices. I have always been an advocate for immigrants’ rights, same-sex marriage equality, tenant protections, affordable health care, fair taxes and quality education. Citizen Action of New York is a fantastic organization that I know will offer invaluable support for these causes while I am in the Senate.”
