Four New York City Council Members Endorse Kathy Hochul for Governor
NEW YORK – Four members of the New York City Council today endorsed Governor Kathy Hochul for a full term. The endorsing city council members, Justin Brannan, and Eric Dinowitz, Kamillah Hanks, and Lynn Schulman, applauded the governor’s leadership throughout the pandemic, dedication to improving public education, and her commitment to working collaboratively with leaders in local government.
“I am honored to be endorsed by these New York City Council members, whose leadership has lifted up New Yorkers across all five boroughs,” said Governor Kathy Hochul. “I look forward to working with the Council as we continue to invest in public safety and build a city that works for all.”
Council Member Justin Brannan
“I’m proud to endorse Governor Hochul for a full term because she has proven to be a fighter for hardworking New Yorkers from Bay Ridge to Buffalo. She knows what it means to be a decisive leader in difficult times, and her efforts to pull our state out of the pandemic while working closely with local leaders on the ground proves that. Governor Hochul shares my focus of getting things done for those who need it most – from providing a world-class quality education for all New York children to making sure our seniors are taken care of and treated with respect. I look forward to continuing to partner with the governor as we work together to rebuild a city where no one gets left behind.”
Council Member Eric Dinowitz
“Kathy Hochul has shown extraordinary leadership during this tumultuous time in our state. As a SUNY and CUNY alum, and as chair of the Committee on Higher Education, I am especially thrilled to see her attention towards our public universities. I look forward to her continued leadership and wholeheartedly endorse Governor Hochul.”
Council Member Kamillah Hanks
“Governor Hochul has proven that she is prepared to lead from the trenches around New York State, and that she is willing to work in tandem with local elected officials to build a more equitable state. From guiding Staten Islanders safely through the hardest stretches of COVID-19 to making key investments in our communities, she has shown the grit and effectiveness we need in a governor. I look forward to working with Governor Hochul to increase opportunities for higher education on the North Shore, and to continue to invest in better infrastructure that benefits those who live and work in Staten Island.”
Council Member Lynn Schulman
“I am proud to endorse Governor Hochul because she understands the needs of working class New Yorkers and will work tirelessly to protect our most vulnerable communities. We both agree that everyone should have access to high quality and affordable healthcare, no matter what zip code you live in. I look forward to working with Governor Hochul to expand our health care infrastructure, especially hospital capacity, and to build a safer and fairer state for all.”