16 Albany Elected Officials Endorse Kathy Hochul for Governor
|NEW YORK – Sixteen Albany elected officials today endorsed Governor Kathy Hochul for a full term. The officials include Albany Common Council President Hon. Corey Ellis, Albany Chief City Auditor Dr. Dorcey Applyrs, and Albany Treasurer Darius Shahinfar.
“I’m honored and grateful to receive the endorsements of members of the Albany Common Council and Albany elected officials who work tirelessly to serve the working families of our Capital Region,” said Governor Kathy Hochul. “These leaders are instrumental to delivering on our agenda and moving New York forward.”
Hon. Corey Ellis, Albany Common Council President
“Governor Hochul has made it clear that she is the right person to take New York in a new direction. Since taking office she has taken swift action to address the everyday issues New Yorkers face from handling the pandemic, to uplifting workers, to keeping our schools and businesses safe and open. I am proud to endorse Kathy Hochul for Governor.”
Dr. Dorcey Applyrs, Albany Chief City Auditor
“Governor Hochul has demonstrated effective leadership and has proven invaluable to the people of New York. In just the past six months, Governor Hochul has delivered results to working families and I look forward to continuing to work with the Governor to bring meaningful change to Albany.”
Darius Shahinfar, Albany Treasurer
“In just a few short months, Governor Hochul has brought our Upstate sensibilities to serve the needs of all New Yorkers. New York is a state that strives for opportunities for everyone, and when our state works for working families, our state is a better place for all. That is why I am proud to fully support Governor Hochul, the first Upstate Governor in generations.”
Hon. Kelly Kimbrough, President Pro Tempore, Ward 4
“Governor Hochul has reset the tone in Albany and across the State, building relationships in every community and a government that is for and by the people. She offers a unique opportunity to unite our communities and to move New York in a new direction and I look forward to joining her in that fight.”
Hon. Ginnie Farrell, Majority Leader, Ward 13
“For years, Governor Hochul has spent time, not just getting to know communities across New York State, but actually becoming part of them. She comes from local politics and understands that real change comes from the grassroots level. Governor Hochul deeply understands the needs of my community and is a willing partner to making things better. I am proud to endorse Governor Kathy Hochul.”
Hon. Owusu Anane, Albany County Democratic Committee Secretary; Common Council, Ward 10
“Governor Hochul is truly the right leader for this moment and is committed to building a great future for our state. Governor Hochul knows how to get to work and will always value the voices of the people, including the input of New York’s young people.”
Members of Albany Common Council Endorsing Governor Hochul
- Hon. Sonia Frederick, Ward 1
- Hon. Joyce Love, Ward 3
- Hon. Jahmel K. Robinson, Ward 5
- Hon. Sergio Adams, Ward 7
- Hon. Jack Flynn, Ward 8
- Hon. Meghan Keegan, Ward 9
- Hon. Alfredo Balarin, Ward 11
- Hon. E. Hyde Clarke, Ward 12
- Hon. Deborah Zamer, Ward 14
- Hon. Tom Hoey, Ward 15