Albany, NY – Citizen Action of New York is thrilled to announce our endorsement of Jumaane Williams for Governor. At Citizen Action, we recognize that because every person has inherent dignity, we have a shared responsibility to make sure all of our basic needs are met and we are all able to reach our fullest potential. That means guaranteeing every person has a safe, stable place to live; every child has quality care and education; and we all live in healthy, resilient communities. Jumaane is a champion of the people who is committed to making this vision a reality for every New Yorker and that’s why we are so proud to support him in his campaign for governor.
“Citizen Action has been one of the state’s leading organizations fighting for social, racial, economic and environmental justice at a grassroots level.” said Jumaane Williams “As an activist elected official, I’ve been proud to work alongside them to organize and advocate for transformational change to our city and state, so I’m honored to receive their endorsement to be New York’s next Governor.”
“Jumaane Williams is a true public servant who has spent his entire career fighting for everyday New Yorkers,” said Ivette Alfonso, President of Citizen Action of New York. “We are proud to stand with him as he seeks to unify our state, fight for progressive values, and deliver true reform to the halls of Albany. Jumaane is committed to uplifting working-class New Yorkers, and we fully support his vision to invest in the communities that have suffered most.”