Albany, NY – Citizen Action of New York, a grassroots membership organization that fights for key issues like fair education funding, quality and affordable health care for all, Fair Elections campaign finance reform, racial justice, and a more progressive tax system, today announced their endorsement of Representative Paul Tonko in his campaign for re-election to represent New York’s 20th Congressional District.
“Congressman Tonko has been an effective, outspoken progressive leader in Congress, and we’re proud to stand with him once again as he fights for the interests of working families here in the Capital District and across America,” said Anita Thayer, Co-Chair of Citizen Action of New York’s Capital District Chapter. “We need leaders in Washington who will stand up for quality and affordable health care for all, limiting the influence of big money in elections, and protecting programs like Social Security and Medicare that working families rely on every day.”
“As our country sets out to elect a new Congress, we want to make sure we send a proven leader to represent us in Washington,” said Ivette Alfonso, President of Citizen Action of New York. “With the Bush-era tax cuts set to expire at the end of the year, the stakes couldn’t be higher in this year’s elections. We know Congressman Tonko will continue to put his constituents first, standing up for fair tax policy that asks the wealthiest to pay their fair share.”
Congressman Paul Tonko said: “I am humbled by today’s endorsement from Citizen Action of New York. Together, we will continue to focus on policies that create jobs, protect and strengthen the middle class, and take a balanced approach to the federal budget. By working together, we can reignite the American dream by removing barriers to success and building ladders of opportunity for anyone willing to work hard, play by the rules and take responsibility.”
More information about Citizen Action of New York is available at https://citizenactionny.org.
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