Brooklyn Metropolis Council Member Justin Brannan secured key endorsements from Southeast Queens leaders for his comptroller marketing campaign.
Courtesy of the Justin Brannan marketing campaign.
Metropolis Council Member and comptroller candidate Justin Brannan has secured a slate of endorsements from Southeast Queens elected officers, including momentum to his bid forward of the June 24 Democratic main.
In a joint assertion launched in late March, the coalition, together with State Senators Leroy Comrie and James Sanders Jr., Meeting Member Khaleel M. Anderson, and Council Members Nantasha Williams and Selvena Brooks-Powers—praised Brannan as a frontrunner with a confirmed observe file of advocating for working households and outer-borough communities.
“As Black elected officials, we are taking a bold step in endorsing candidates who truly understand our communities,” the assertion learn. “Our city faces serious challenges—including a possible national recession—and we need strong, experienced leadership to guide us through. That’s why we are proud to endorse Justin Brannan for Comptroller.”
The Southeast Queens delegation emphasised Brannan’s position in making certain public funds are managed responsibly. “Justin has a proven track record of fighting for working families, speaking truth to power, and ensuring our hard-earned tax dollars are invested wisely. At a time when so much is at stake, Justin Brannan is the leader New York City needs to protect our communities and secure a better future for all.”
Council Majority Whip Selvena Brooks-Powers, who represents neighborhoods in District 31 corresponding to Far Rockaway, Laurelton, and Springfield Gardens, highlighted her work with Brannan on increasing quick ferry service and advocating for infrastructure funding in underserved areas.
“As leaders from the outer boroughs, Justin and I have worked closely to expand fast ferry service and push for smart investments in infrastructure that will truly make a difference for our communities,” Brooks-Powers stated. “He’s been right on the state of the city’s finances and is the best candidate in this race to serve as our next Comptroller.”
Brannan, who at the moment represents District 47 in Brooklyn, protecting Bay Ridge, Coney Island, Gravesend, and Sea Gate, additionally chairs the Metropolis Council’s Finance Committee, the place he oversees the town’s almost $110 billion municipal price range—the biggest of any U.S. metropolis.
His marketing campaign platform consists of proposals for common childcare, a housing plan for municipal employees, expanded funding in underserved neighborhoods, and a push to divest the town’s $1.2 billion pension stake in Tesla, citing issues about labor practices and governance.
Brannan has additionally earned endorsements from the FDNY firefighters union, the Working Households Social gathering, and the Uniformed Sanitationmen’s Affiliation, additional solidifying his help amongst labor and progressive organizations.
He faces a aggressive main towards State Senator Kevin Parker, who represents Central Brooklyn, and Council Member Brian Cunningham, additionally of Brooklyn, within the race to succeed present Comptroller Brad Lander, who isn’t searching for re-election.
The New York Metropolis Comptroller serves as the town’s chief monetary officer, liable for auditing metropolis businesses, overseeing public pension funds, imposing labor legal guidelines, reviewing contracts, and making certain fiscal transparency and accountability throughout all municipal operations.
