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Brooklyn, NY — Brooklyn’s District Leaders voted last night to expand representation, bringing leaders from every Assembly District to the table and building a Party that better reflects Brooklyn’s diversity.
“We are expanding our Party to fight for working and middle-class families, make New York more affordable and defeat the Trump agenda”, said Chair, Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn. “We held an open and fair vote in accordance with Party bylaws and state election law. The votes were counted, and the result is clear.I respect those who weighed in on both sides, and I thank our District Leaders for their service.”
“The Executive Committee’s vote is an invitation for more people to have a seat at the table,” said District Leader and Third Vice Chair of Kings County Democratic County Committee Anthony Beckford (AD-43). “In the spirit of Al Vann and Major Owens, we move forward as one Brooklyn, embracing the beautiful mosaic of communities that makes our borough strong. Now, we must put all hands on deck to support our Democratic candidates, defeat Republicans and stand up to the MAGA agenda in the November general election. Forward Brooklyn!”
“Tonight’s vote strengthens our Brooklyn Democratic Party by increasing community inclusion and bringing greater transparency and accountability,” said District Leader Michele Tege (AD-43). “Across our borough, Democrats from moderates to progressives have supported the fundamental principle that our party is stronger when we expand participation and bring more voices to the table.”
“Chair Bichotte Hermelyn has shown the courage to lead, by opening doors so that our party’s leadership better reflects the diversity of Brooklyn’s communities, generations and perspectives.” said District Leader Anthony Jones (AD-55). “Our party wishes to continue to create a party of total inclusion. Tonight our voices spoke loud and clear. This is what Brooklyn wants!”
View the proposals approved by the Executive Committee here, including 26 County Committee Officers and an additional 21 Assembly District Representatives.
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