Dear Lucas,
It has been such a privilege to represent the Upper East Side, Yorkville and Roosevelt Island in Albany over the past five years. I have prided myself on fighting for New Yorkers most in need, even when that means standing strong against powerful and entrenched interests. Just this month, I took Mayor Bloomberg to court to stop his ill conceived East 91st Marine Transfer Station; I forced the MTA to better regulate construction of the 2nd Avenue Subway to improve the health and safety of our community; and working with neighborhood parents I delivered more than 1,500 petition signatures to Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott demanding a much needed new middle school.
But my proudest achievement this year was authoring legislation that required Mayor Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Kelly to release the names of NYPD officers who worked at Ground Zero and are now suffering from cancer. My work led directly to the 9/11 Healthcare Compensation Fund covering 50 forms of cancer for our heroes who worked on the Pile at Ground Zero in the weeks and months after 9/11.
Doing what's right doesn't always make you the most popular guy in town and I have a tough opponent who will be funded by the deep pockets of those powerful, entrenched special interests - but I know that I have the grassroots support needed to win.
Today marks one of the critical filing deadlines that will show the level of support I have heading into this election cycle. Can you help me have a strong showing by contributing $25, $50 or $75 today?
Despite the success we've had during this time there are still big battles ahead. Will you stand with me by contributing now?
With your contribution, be it $5, $50, or even $500 , I can continue to fight for you and make New York City and New York State better for all of us.
Sincerely,
Micah
Z. Kellner
P.S. Remember, for your contribution to
count for our filing, it must be made by today.