Assembly District 43

“District leaders have the responsibility to positively influence policies at local levels that are in the best interest of our community.

“They should welcome participation and not maintain the practice of exclusionary politics. I envision the role as one that connects and unites our neighbors by doing outreach to bring them into the fold.”

Assembly District 43

“If elected District Leader, my aim would be to demystify much of the inner workings of county politics. I would work to bring transparency to a political process that appears to be intentionally opaque.

“I would work to hold the Party Chair accountable with my vote and amplify voices of concern when party leadership acts in undemocratic ways in pursuit of the consolidation of power.”

Assembly District 46

“Southern Brooklyn is home to a large diverse community of immigrants, like myself. We need a visionary Democratic Party where everyone’s voice is represented and where every registered Democrat is excited about exercising their right to vote.

“Democrats lost a City Council seat recently in my district because many Russian-speaking voters feel like they are being ignored by the Democratic Party.”

Assembly District 50

“I want to fight for a reformed Brooklyn Democratic Party. I have had the privilege of sitting at the table and listening to the concerns of hundreds of County Committee members and have witnessed the ineffective practices that the current Democratic Party uses.

“Over the past two years, Party leadership has disenfranchised thousands of voters across Brooklyn, and I want to help rectify that and create a more transparent and inclusive party that works for and is directed by the people.”

Assembly District 51

“I’m a lifelong resident of AD 51 - I grew up here in Red Hook - I’m a queer female community organizer, activist, county committee member, Deputy Director of our ADC Organizing Committee, founding director of Red Hook Relief, Vice President of Lambda Independent Democrats, former City Council candidate, and a fierce advocate for my community.

“Our democracy is in crisis, and we need new leadership in our Brooklyn Democratic Party that actually shows up and represents the voices of our communities, not just a powerful few. I’m fighting to ensure our communities have a voice in the party and are a part of the decisions that affect them.”

Assembly District 51

“I am a life-long Sunset Park resident, running for re-election to continue bringing the TEA to County Committee - transparency, equity, and accountability. We deserve strong representation in our local Democratic Party, not weak TEA.

“I believe in the strength of community engagement and am looking forward to continuing to bring that voice to Kings County Democratic County Committee. I'm running because I believe deeply in the power of our community. When voices come together, all voices, we can create meaningful change and opportunities for everyone. That's why I ran for County Committee in 2018, along with many of my neighbors. But the Brooklyn Democratic Party hasn't made it easy to get involved or engaged; in fact, they've made it harder. “

Assembly District 52

“As District Leader, I’ll provide avenues for my constituents to get involved in progressive campaigns all over the city, canvass and devote attention to NYCHA residents (arguably the most marginalized group in our district), organize deep canvasses in the rest of the district to help the many progressives here with racial privilege become more actively anti-racist, and work to fundraise from our wealthy neighbors to help those struggling to pay for basic needs.”

Assembly District 52

“I'd like to see the Brooklyn Democratic Party create a platform based on issues that party members are passionate about. There are the issues people want to see and rely on the Democratic party addressing, and the Brooklyn Democratic party can be a powerhouse in advocating for issues we care about. I believe the key to this is to push for good (and indeed great) governance with our county party.”

Assembly District 52

“Brooklyn can’t wait for a Democratic Party that is built from the ground up.”

“After four years as a County Committee Member working to make the leadership accountable for their actions, I’m ready to fight alongside fellow County Committee Members, local leaders and everyday Democrats to create the party that voters in our district and communities all throughout Brooklyn, including the Asian American Community, deserve to have.”

Assembly District 52

“I will advocate for the Brooklyn Democratic Party to create a policy platform created by a committee made up of representatives from each Assembly District Committee so if there are certain areas rank and file members of the County Committee feel should be included in the platform, they can serve on the committee or tell their representatives what to include.”

Assembly District 53

Maritza is running for re-election as both Assembly Member and District Leader in this district. She has been a consistent ally when party leaders try to take power away from grassroots members, even after other leaders disrespected her and tried to silence her at a party meeting.

Assembly District 53

“I have lived in Bushwick for 30 years, and have been active in my community for over 20 years. As an immigrant, I understand the challenges of predominantly communicating with Spanish-speaking people and in reaching out to underrepresented communities I would like to promote transparency and inclusion. I want to make sure that the voices of our community are heard and that we are engaging and investing enough resources and attention into educating the voters and constituents in our district to have a voice and a vote.

Assembly District 54

“I want to be the connector between the community and local politics. I plan to hold forums, establish an Assembly District Committee, and work with paid elected officials to fulfill community needs.

“There are a number of reformative measures that need to be taken to bring the party in line with a vision that Democrats in Brooklyn need. I want to work on areas where the party can be seen as a valuable resource and body that is inclusive to the public.”

Assembly District 54

“I have lived in Bushwick for 60 years, and have been active in every part of the community for over 30 years. A lot of people have turned away from traditional party politics because their input is not wanted, and they feel like the leadership is a clique.

“I want to create an environment in local politics and make the people feel wanted, and valued, and encourage them to get on board and be part of the process”

Assembly District 56

“Whether voting on county rules, choosing a party leader or choosing judicial delegates, I plan to always have the desires of the community and what is best for the community in mind when making decisions. I would always be seeking ways to increase constituent participation and to make democratic processes accessible to all.

“Any vote on party rules that decreases transparency, decreases participation, and disenfranchises people will elicit a ‘no’ vote from me.”

Assembly District 57

“Before deciding to run for office in Brooklyn, I served as Myrtle Avenue’s Mayor’s Office Engagement Coordinator for NYCHA Ingersoll House. After moving into my apartment in NYCHA Walt Whitman Houses, where I still reside, I developed a passion for fighting for the best interests of my community.

“I have been proud to serve as District Leader with a fresh voice for Assembly District 57. I am committed to continue championing neighbors who are seeking to connect with elected officials, making space for community organizers and community members, and working with NYCHA officials and partners to address residents’ basic needs through collaboration. I look forward to continuing the work of creating a more inclusive and accountable Democratic Party.”

Assembly District 57

“As a lifelong resident of Brooklyn, I have experienced elected officials rarely engaging with constituents unless it's election time. I plan to engage with our elected officials and community leaders and residents, connecting them with resources around issues that affect them and finding solutions to these issues.

“I am committed to unity, transparency, inclusivity, equity & identity in the Kings County Democratic Party.”

Assembly District 59

“I am a lifelong public servant. I started my career in Non-profit management and fundraising in 2001. I've worked for some dynamic organizations such as Episcopal Social Services and Girl Scouts. From there I spring-boarded into the role of Chief of Staff at the New York State Assembly and now I work in a similar role at the New York City Council.

“Watching my son grow up in the same community where I grew up is absolutely amazing. I've always prioritized civic engagement but being his mom has inspired me to further cement certain ideals for his future.”

Assembly District 64

District Leader Joanne Seminara passed away in December 2022. She was an inspiration to many in her community, and we know her legacy will live on.

“We cannot afford to wait for Democratic leadership to democratize the workings of the party and invite independent voices to the table. It has too long been the goal of County leadership to centralize control in a few players.”

Assembly District 64

“In 2017, I was spurred into direct action by Trump’s ‘Muslim Ban’ and spent days at JFK helping with Habeas petitions and collecting affidavits from people who were detained. Through my law practice, I have helped people from the community pro-bono with family court matters, bankruptcies and foreclosure defense.

“As an activist and organizer, I’ve helped organize protests, voter registration efforts, and been part of local political campaigns. I helped organize Yalla Brooklyn, a nonprofit social welfare organization. I will push our party to be more transparent and inclusive and create space to organize politically and not be gatekeepers to the electoral process.”