Community Organization Cites Walker’s Deep Roots in Brooklyn and Continued Advocacy for Affordable Housing
New York, NY – Citizen Action of New York announced its endorsement of New York State Assemblywoman, Latrice Walker. Walker is running for re-election for the 55th Assembly District in Brooklyn New York.
“It is with great pleasure that we announce our support for Assemblywoman, Latrice Walker” said Citizen Action of New York Secretary, Margaret Segall. “ Latrice is a lifelong resident of Brooklyn and has made it her mission to always be in service of her community. She’s been a great ally and we look forward to working with her in the fight for better public schools, expanded access to voter registration/participation and green jobs and renewable energy in the communities that need it most.”
“Citizen Action of New York is a grassroots organization focused on transforming society by taking on big issues.” Said Assemblywoman Walker “Throughout my campaign and how I operate in government is with a grassroots style. While fighting for CFE and a quality education, I continue to organize my neighbors on a block by block basis and while fighting for increased funding for hospitals in my community, I took my fight to the street organizing at community meetings, letter writing campaigns, petitioning and simply using my bullhorn on busy streets. I’m not afraid to speak up and support my community in showing out.”
For nearly a decade, Assemblywoman Walker has worked with local elected officials, supporting affordable housing while preserving and advocating for residents of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA). Born and raised in Prospect Plaza, a NYCHA development demolished under a Federal HOPE VI grant, the Assemblywoman has experienced firsthand the effects of displacement and the need for adequate legislative representation. As a lawyer, she helped tenants avoid eviction and defended young minority victims of stop-and-frisk practices. These experiences only hint at her lifelong dedication to advocacy.
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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