STATE SEN. JOHN LIU ENDORSES LYNN SCHULMAN FOR FORREST HILLS CITY COUNCIL SEAT
Sen. Liu lauds Lynn Schulman as an “ally in the fight for equity and justice”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 12, 2021
Media Contacts: Lynn Schulman: James Christopher, C: 914-482-4236; email: james@gacnyc.com
Sen. John Liu: Soojin Choi-Lee, C: 347-556-6335; email: sjchoi2087@gmail.com
State Sen. John Liu, a trailblazing public official who became New York’s first Asian American Comptroller, and who now represents NY’s 11th State Senate District in Northeast Queens, officially endorsed Lynn Schulman today for election in the City Council’s 29th District (Forest Hills, Kew Gardens, Rego Park, and Richmond Hill).
"Lynn Schulman has been a progressive force in our borough for decades and is an ally in the fight for equality and justice,” said Sen. Liu. “Most recently, Lynn has been a powerful advocate for the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community as they face an unprecedented spike in hate crimes. I’m confident that Lynn will fiercely defend and keep our APPI community safe in CD 29, and I’m honored to endorse her for election.
Queens can also depend on Lynn to fight on the issues that matter most, especially fixing the hospital shortage, investing in our public schools, and taking care of our seniors. Lynn will improve the quality of life for everyone in the 29th Council District with her progressive activism and robust policy agenda,” John Liu added, citing Lynn’s recent work on health care, community, and social service issues in the City Council and decades of service as Vice Chair of Community Board 6.
Lynn thanked Liu for his endorsement, noting they will work together to counter the appalling rise in anti-AAPI violence that has swept the city and the nation.
“John Liu has been a pioneer in city politics, a powerful voice for progressive change, and I am honored to have his endorsement,” Lynn said. “John’s dynamic advocacy is needed now more than ever as we face an appalling rise in anti-Asian violence and xenophobia. I stand in solidarity with the AAPI community to combat this hatred. I will be honored to work with John as a partner in the State Senate to deliver the change we need for Queens.”
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