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District Leader and Assembly Candidate Rodneyse Bichotte Receives Endorsements for the 42nd Assembly
TWU, NYCC, DC1707, CWA 1182, Citizens Union, Senator Kevin Parker, Councilman Jumaane Williams
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For Immediate Release:
Contact Person: Jeffrey Guillot
Number: (212)239-7323
Email: jeffreyguillot@gmail.com
Website: www.rodneysebichotte.com
Brooklyn, NY- Democratic District Leader and New York State Assembly Candidate Rodneyse Bichotte (D-Flatbush) receives a number of endrosements more than any other candidate who ran in the 42nd Assembly District.
"I am truly honored and humbled to receive endorsements from the following Unions, Community Organizations and Civic Leaders. When I am elected to the Assembly, I will honor their committment to me by continuing to work with them to serve our communities. My focus will be to support the advancement of healthcare, transit workers issues, education and childcare providers, non-profit and private organizations."
Transport Workers Union - AFL CIO
New York Communities for Change
DC 1707 - AFCSME
Citizens Union
CWA 1182
State Senator Kevin Parker Councilman Jumaane Williams
The 42nd Assembly District contains the communities of Ditmas Park, Flatbush, East Flatbush and Midwood. Learn more about Rodneyse's candidacy by visiting her website www.rodneysebichotte.com. ### |
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**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**
September 2, 2012
Contact: Marvin Holland, 646-489-8965
TRANSPORT WORKERS UNION LOCAL 100
ANNOUNCES
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY ENDORSEMENT FOR
RODNEYSE BICHOTTE
New York, NY-- Today, the Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 100 announced their support of District Leader/State Committeewoman Rodneyse Bichotte for Assembly in the 42nd District, which covers Flatbush, Midwood, and Ditmas Park in Brooklyn.
TWU Local 100 President John Samuelsen said, "On behalf of the TWU Local 100 membership, I am proud to announce our union's support of Rodneyse Bichotte. Rodneyse is an outstanding candidate who possesses progressive leadership skills, a wealth of experiences, and the balanced knowledge needed to serve our working-class communities in the State Legislature. Most importantly, she is dedicated to restoring transit cuts, fighting the fare hikes, and bringing about critical infrastructure and service improvements in our transit system."
"I am very pleased to receive the endorsement of the Transport Workers Union (TWU)," said Bichotte. "I was raised in a household of union workers, and have always advocated for their rights. Throughout my career in public service, I have advocated vigorously on behalf of the many residents of New York who work for New York City Transit, and keep our great city moving. The residents of Flatbush, Ditmas Park, and Midwood of the 42nd Assembly District rely heavily on mass transit to get their workplace. The
efficient and safe transportation of millions of New Yorkers and visitors is an essential element in sustaining our local and State economy. I am proud to advocate on behalf of the hard-working people in the transportation sector who make all this happen 365 days a year. That is why I will continue to fight against service cuts across the board, and I will strongly support the refurbishment of existing train stations and bus stops within my district. I will also continue to fight for the rights of unions to organize and demand fair wages, health and pension benefits."
"TWU is committed to supporting young, bold, progressive leaders who have been educating and empowering our own members in their communities," commented TWU Local 100 Secretary-Treasurer Earl Phillips. "We're looking for candidates who will not only support our issues, but who will champion the issues of public transit and workers' rights in Albany."
The Transport Workers Union Local 100 is the nation's largest transportation union, representing 38,000 active members employed by MTA New York City Transit and private bus companies in Queens and Westchester.
Rodneyse Bichotte with TWU Local 100 President John Samuelsen, Secretary-Treasurer Earl Phillips,
and other TWU Local 100 officers at our Annual Family Appreciation Day in Coney Island.
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New York Communities for Change members were greatly impressed with Rodneyse Bichotte's grassroots campaign for district leader in 2010. Flatbush, East Flatbush, Ditmas Park, and Midwood needs a leader that is in touch with the lives of community members day in and day out and offers a fresh perspective. We believe that the key building a better New York is engaging the community from the grassroots and we believe that Rodneyse is the candidate they will do it.
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PREFERRED CANDIDATE - RODNEYSE BICHOTTE -DEM
Occupation: Democratic District Leader
Education: SUNY Buffalo (BA); Illinois Institute of Technology (MA); Northwestern University (MBA)
Rodneyse Bichotte, the Democratic Leader in Brooklyn's 42nd Assembly District, was born and raised in the Flatbush community of Brooklyn . A product of Brooklyn public schools, she has worked as a public school math teacher, an engineer, and an investment banker. She supports the city public matching model for campaign finance reform at the state level, and second passage of the redistricting reform constitutional amendment. Bichotte stated that she could work with Citizens Union to reverse the low voter participation in her district. If elected, she promises to help the immigrant community by dealing with the pressing issues of housing, high unemployment, equal services, and to advocate for the DREAM Act. She plans to lower the high unemployment rate by giving tax benefits and incentives to small business owners, especially for job training programs and youth hiring. Bichotte believes that she fully understands the needs of her district and thus can bring about necessary change. She also says she wants to write legislation to benefit all New Yorkers, not just those in her district. Citizens Union prefers her, believing that the district needs new leadership and that she will bring fresh, new energy to the legislature and new ideas for addressing the pressing needs in her district. |
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Senator Kevin Parker
Formally endorses
District Leader Rodneyse Bichotte for
New York State Assembly 42nd Assembly
As the State Senator representing the Flatbush area, it is with great pride and an eye towards the future of our community that I officially endorse District Leader Hon. Rodneyse Bichotte as the Democratic candidate for Assemblywoman in the 42nd District.
The people of Flatbush, Midwood, and Ditmas Park have long been waiting for change and a new beginning. Someone who has both their interest at heart and that can deliver on the needs of all residents with a loud voice in Albany.
State Committee Woman / District Leader Rodneyse Bichotte, with no budget or office, has shown her commitment to engaging this community and addressing community concerns. This election can be a turning point for change, progress and developing new leaders in this community. We must not be timid when it comes to SECURING OUR FUTURE, NOW IS THE TIME.
I have known the Hon. Rodneyse Bichotte for her excellent in leadership in the community and initiatives that we have worked on together.
I am proud to endorse the Hon. Rodneyse Bichotte for the 42nd Assembly District seat.
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PRESS RELEASE:
JUMAANE WILLIAMS ENDORSES RODNEYSE BICHOTTE
BROOKLYN, NY, September 2, 2012: Today, Council Member Jumaane D. Williams (D-Brooklyn) announced his endorsement of Rodneyse Bichotte (D-Brooklyn) for female district leader of the 42nd Assembly District, which includes the neighborhoods of Ditmas Park, East Flatbush, Flatbush and Midwood.
"It is my pleasure to stand with my friend Rodneyse Bichotte in her re-election effort to the dual role of state committeewoman and district leader," said Council Member Williams. "It has been two years since I first joined Rodneyse on her journey of leadership, and she has since honored her community with hard work and steadfast commitment to her constituents."
Council Member Williams previously endorsed Josue Pierre (D-Brooklyn) for male district leader of the 42nd Assembly District.
"Josue and Rodneyse will be an incredible district leader team for the residents of the 42nd Assembly District," said Council Member Williams. "They are outstanding advocates for our immigrant community and great partners for our homeowners and small business alike."
Bichotte is the first Haitian-American woman elected to any office in New York City.
Council Member Jumaane D. Williams represents the 45th Council District, which covers Flatbush, East Flatbush, Flatlands, and parts of Midwood and Canarsie. He is the chair of the Oversight and Investigations Committee and co-chair of the Task Force to Combat Gun Violence. He is also the Co-Vice Chair of the Black, Latino and Asian Caucus and a founding member of the Progressive Caucus. He was first elected to office in 2009. |
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