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Seamus Campbell, president of IND, called the meeting to order at 7:05.
Seamus called for additional nominations for next year’s Executive Board. There were no additional nominations. Additional nominations will be entertained at the January meeting.
Aileen Doherty, corresponding secretary, provided an update on our annual holiday party. The “Winter Warmup” party will be held on February 1, 3:30-6 pm at 1 Clinton Street.
Joan Millman asked people to reach out to friends and neighbors to recruit new members of the County Committee. Our district has many vacancies. Democrats who live in the 52nd district are eligible to run.
The remainder of the meeting was devoted to hearing from candidates for State offices who are asking for the Club’s endorsement.
Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon provided an update on State legislation. She is confident that the 100-foot rule bill will be signed by the Governor, but it does not look good for the LICH bill, which would provide more community input when hospitals announce they are closing. Jo Anne is proud that the first dyslexia bill in NYS has been passed, as have several bills that relate to gun legislation.
Several candidates who hope to be on the ballot next November spoke to the membership, asking for the Club’s endorsement:
State Senator Andrew Gounardes, who is running for re-election, thanked the Club for its past support and discussed recent legislation.
Lt. Governor Anthony Delgado explained why he is running for the office of Governor and how he differs from the current administration.
Adam Bunkedekko, who is running for State Comptroller, said that he aims to address the challenges faced by the Comptroller by transforming the economic architecture of the Comptroller’s office.
State Senator Zellnor Myrie, who is running for re-election thanked the Club for their past support and said that he is currently focusing on three areas in the next legislative session: his NY Civil Rights Act which provides a remedy if civil rights are violated by a federal official, the “Rip-off Act” which would update legislation related to the regulation of white collar crime, and a bill to create greater transparency and uniformity with regard to mortgage foreclosures.
Raj Goyle, who is running for the office of State Comptroller, said that he is running because he wants to use the office to make meaningful changes and to create an active office to improve New Yorkers’ lives.
Marlon Rice, candidate for State Senate in the 25th District, said that he is running to be a true partner of the people. Affordability and legislation to enable people in the district to transition into the middle class are his focus.
Seamus announced several upcoming events (on the IND website) and wished everyone happy holidays. He also encouraged anyone who has not paid dues to do so
The meeting was adjourned at 9 pm.