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August 11, 2014
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Brooklyn, NY - Today New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio endorsed New York State Assembly candidate and District Leader Rodneyse Bichotte, de Blasio's first Assembly endorsement since taking office as the Mayor. Mayor de Blasio builds upon the large coalition of support for Rodneyse Bichotte. Mayor de Blasio's endorsement of Rodneyse Bichotte is a testament to her steady focus and commitment to improving the lives of the people of the 42nd Assembly District.
"To have the support of a Mayor who fights for New Yorkers each and everyday to make this city more equitable and prosperous is truly among the greatest honors of my life," said Bichotte. "I look forward to working with Mayor de Blasio and his administration to affect real change that touches all.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and District Leader Rodneyse Bichotte have been longtime partners in breaking down walls towards upward mobility for New Yorkers by calling for improved relationships with the city's various agencies and the communities they serve.
"I've had the privilege of watching Rodneyse Bichotte grow into a great leader and organizer in her time in public service," said Mayor de Blasio, "and I am confident that she will be not just a fierce advocate for the people in her district, but also a strong leader for the city of New York."
 | | Mayor de Blasio and District Leader Rodneyse Bichotte addressing Health Care Leaders on Health care issues affecting New Yorkers |
Mayor Bill de Blasio joins a growing list of over 70 endorsers: NYC Public Advocate Letitia James; NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer; Congressmembers Yvette D. Clarke and Hakeem Jeffries; Former City Council Member Dr. Una Clarke; New York State Assembly Members Keith Wright, Nick Perry, Annette Robinson, Karim Camara, Michaelle Solages; Councilmembers Jumaane D.Williams, Laurie Cumbo, Robert Cornegy, Vanessa Gibson; 1199SEIU; Transport Workers Union Local 100 (TWU); the Working Families Party (WFP); The New York Hotel Trades Council (HTC); 32BJ SEIU; The Communications Workers of America (CWA) District One and Locals 1101; 1109 & 1182; Local 46 Metallic Lathers & Reinforcing Iron Workers; The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union- United Food and Commercial Workers International Local 338; Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA); Brick Layers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) Local 1 and Local 7; Citizen Action of New York; Planned Parenthood; Empire State Pride Agenda; New York League of Conservation Voters; United Automobile Workers (UAW); The Amsterdam News; Building and Construction Trade Council of Greater New York; Teamsters Joint Council 16; Tenants Political Action Committee; Local 1181 of the Amalgamated Transit Union; and the Mason Tenders District Council of Greater New York & Long Island; Lambda Independent Democratic Club; the Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club; Organization Staff Analysts (OSA); and the Brooklyn Young Democrats (BYD); New York Communities for Change (NYCC); Retail Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU); the Council of School Supervisors and Administrators (CSA); Progressive Democrats Political Association (PDPA). Flatbush Clergymembers: Rabbi R'albag, Bishop Orlando Findlayter, Rev. Gilford Monrose, Rev. Luc Pierre, Rev. James Thornton, Rev. Verel Montaubon, Rev. Diane Jacques St. Surin, Rev. Gesner Noel, Rev. Dr. Glyger Beach, Rev. Yvrain Jean-Phillipe, Rev. Pierre Ferdinand, Rev. Leeds Jean, Rev. Al Cockfield, Rev. Alfred Joseph, Rev. Jean-Pierre Mullery, Rev. Jamil Georgeon, Bishop Eric D. Garnes, Rev. Phillip Wesley, Rev. Charles Galbreath, Rev. Luc Guerrier, Rev. Whitney Pierre.
As the current District Leader, Rodneyse Bichotte has been outspoken advocate on issues concerning immigration, unemployment, education reform, health care access, senior citizen centers, affordable housing, women's and LGBTQ rights, as well as other issues affecting the quality of life in the community.
To learn more about the Bichotte for Assembly campaign advancing positive change, go to www.rodneysebichotte.com and Vote on Primary Day: Tuesday, September 9th.
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