Working Families

Another big night for progressives.

In making our decision to endorse Bill Thompson for mayor, the Working Families Party engaged with our members and supporters more fully than ever before. Thousands of voters asked questions, prioritized their concerns,  watched the debate, or took part in our internal deliberations.
Thompson believes that city government must always put the middle class and working [...]

The Party’s City Council endorsements this year place a premium on organizers, activists and leaders who come directly from the communities they seek to represent, following in the footsteps of America’s Community Organizer-in-Chief, President Barack Obama.

The Working Families Party has endorsed Ydanis Rodriguez for New York City Council District 10, which spans Washington Heights, Inwood, and Marble Hill.

The WFP joins Corey’s campaign for transparency and the progressive change Albany needs.

Crain’s Insider ran this brief today on the WFP’s statewide endorsement process:
 

WFP Nod Is Hot Ticket
More than 1,000 candidates across the state are seeking the endorsement of the labor-backed Working Families Party, the most in its 11-year history. Contenders seeking the party’s backing include more than 100 City Council candidates and all four Manhattan district attorney hopefuls. The [...]

“This is the second most powerful office in the city,” said Dan Cantor, Working Families Party Executive Director. “We want someone who will use the Comptroller’s power and pulpit to make this a city that works for all New Yorkers. In John Liu, we have such a candidate.”

Don’t forget to vote on Tuesday, March 31st – and to vote on Row E, the Working Families Party ballot line.

The WFP endorses Bill de Blasio for New York City Public Advocate and Brad Lander for NYC Council.