Citizen Action of New York Endorses Shaun Francis for State Senate

by | Oct 19, 2016 | Press Releases

Saratoga Springs, NY – Members of Citizen Action of New York’s Capital District Chapter announced their endorsement of Shaun Francis for New York State Senate. Citing his strong support for campaign finance reform and desire to invest in clean renewable energy, Citizen Action urged voters to cast their ballots for Francis.

“Shaun Francis is the right man for the job and exactly the kind of representation we deserve in Albany,” said Al Ormsby of Saratoga Springs, a Board member of Citizen Action’s Capital District Chapter. “For too long, Albany has been filled with politicians who are able to remain in power because of their CEO campaign donors. Shaun will be a champion of the people and fight for a fair Albany that looks out for all of this state’s people.”

“I am very proud and deeply humbled to receive the endorsement of Citizen Action of New York,” said State Senate Candidate Shaun Francis. “Citizen Action is a true grassroots movement of everyday New Yorkers fighting for a better New York, and I am proud to join them in that fight. As state Senator, I will work hand-in-hand with the members of Citizen Action to get the corrupting influence of dark money out of our political system and push for public financing of elections in New York, as well as fair funding for quality public education for all our children.”

Francis has spent his career fighting for hard-working families and for the values we all share. As a representative for the Office and Professional Employees International Union, Shaun has fought back against powerful corporate executives who seek to squeeze every penny of profit they can from their employees without paying workers fair wages for an honest day’s work.

Citizen Action of New York is a grassroots, community organization with over 30,000 members across New York State. The organization works on issues important to our communities, including limiting the influence of money in politics, guaranteeing livable wages and economy-boosting jobs, quality public education for all children, reforms to the criminal justice system, and more. Citizen Action endorses candidates for public office who support the same vision for a New York that works for everyone, not just the wealthy.

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