It is imperative for Brooklyn readers not only to vote in the upcoming primary elections but to get family, friends, and neighbors to do so as well. As we noted a couple of weeks ago, most of the individuals we’ve endorsed are being challenged by candidates politically beholden to Councilman Charles Barron, who is notorious for making grossly anti-Semitic comments and who has been condemned by no fewer than 12 independent communal groups.
We cannot stand by and allow his influence to grow. A small turnout is expected this coming Tuesday, September 13. Therefore, your votes could very well make the difference.
The candidates listed below are capable, bright, personable, and enthusiastic –and have shown they work well with the Jewish community and the many other ethnic and religious communities that comprise or will comprise their districts.
New York State Senate
Roxanne Persaud for the New York State Senate in the 19th Senatorial District, Brooklyn.
New York State Assembly
Pam Harris for the New York State Assembly 46th Assembly District, Brooklyn.
Darlene Mealy for the New York State Assembly 55th Assembly District, Brooklyn.
Tremaine Wright for New York State Assembly 56th Assembly District, Brooklyn.
Jamie Williams for New York State Assembly 59th Assembly District, Brooklyn.
Alice Cancel for New York State Assembly 65th Assembly District, Manhattan.
State Committeeman/Committeewoman/District Leader
Mark Treyger for State Committeeman/District Leader 46th Assembly District, Brooklyn.
Dilia Scach for State Committeewoman/District Leader 46th Assembly District, Brooklyn.
Charles Ragusa for State Committeeman/District Leader 47th Assembly District, Brooklyn.
Linda Minucci for State Committeewoman/District Leader 50th Assembly District, Brooklyn.
Darlene Mealy for State Committeewoman/District Leader 55th Assembly District, Brooklyn.
Olanike Alabi for State Committeewoman/District Leader 57th Assembly District, Brooklyn.
Sue Ann Partnow for State Committeewoman/District Leader 59th Assembly District, Brooklyn..
Civil Court Judge
Rachel (Ruchie) E. Freier for civil court in the 5th Municipal District in Brooklyn.
Connie M. Melendez for Kings County Civil Court, countywide in Brooklyn.