Today, Citizen Action of New York, a statewide, grassroots organization with over 20,000 members, announced it’s choices for candidates in New York City in the 2010 general election. All candidates were endorsed by Citizen Action’s Board of Directors for their positions and records in support of social, racial and economic justice.
State Senate:
Tony Avella (SD11)
Senator Malcolm Smith (SD14)
Senator Kevin Parker (SD21)
Senator Diane Savino (SD23)
Senator Daniel Squadron (SD25)
Senator Liz Kreuger (SD26)
Senator Jose Serrano (SD28)
State Assembly:
Assemblymember Andrew Hevesi (AD28)
Assemblymember Karim Camara (AD43)
Assemblymember James Brennan (AD44)
Assemblymember Joan Millman (AD52)
Assemblymember Hakeem Jeffries (AD57)
Assemblymember Micah Kellner (AD65)
Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal (AD67)
Assemblymember Daniel O’Donnell (AD69)
Assemblymember Richard Gottfried (AD75)
Citizen Action has previously endorsed these candidates in New York City:
Attorney General:
Eric Schneiderman
Congress:
Rep. Carolyn Maloney (CD14)
State Senate:
Senator Velmanette Montgomery (SD18)
Senator Bill Perkins (SD30)
Adriano Espaillat (SD31)
Gustavo Rivera (SD33)
“Citizen Action of New York’s members have fought for 27 years to bring social, racial and economic justice to our communities across New York,” said Karen Scharff, Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York. “Each of the candidates and incumbents we’ve endorsed have proven their ability to lead, and we look forward to working with them as progressive champions in the fight for fair taxes, quality education, affordable and accessible health care, and fair elections.”
“We’re proud to endorse this slate of candidates to be our representatives in Albany and in Washington,” said T? Revesz, member of the Board of Directors of Citizen Action of New York. “Our state and our nation are facing trying times. These progressive leaders will work for the best interests of all New Yorkers.”
Endorsements for other races will be announced in the days weeks ahead.
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