NOW-NYC ENDORSES YETTA KURLAND FOR CITY COUNCIL
NOW-NYC, the New York City chapter of the National Organization for Women, announced it is endorsing Yetta Kurland for City Council in the 3rdDistrict. This key endorsement comes just as the Women's Equality Agenda is being debated in Albany. The organization highlighted Kurland's decades of work for equality and her record of commitment to her community.
Sonia Ossorio, President, of NOW-NYC said "Whether it be in the courtroom or out on the streets, Yetta Kurland has a remarkable record in advocating for women's rights. NOW-NYC is proud to stand behind her, as the proven progressive and independent voice in her race for City Council in the 3rd District. "
Yetta Kurland, a 45-year-old civil rights attorney, educator, small business owner, and community activist, will add this to a large list of endorsements she has been piling up, including from many women's groups Speaking to supporters, Kurland said "From equal pay, to paid sick days, to fighting harassment and discrimination, women's voices have never been needed more in NYC government. I will work hard so that women, and all New Yorkers, have access to educational opportunities, job opportunities and full equality under the law.
I could not be prouder to be endorsed NOW-NYC and their thousands of members. The National Organization of Women, and in specific it's NYC chapter has been on the forefront of the women's movement and in the leadership of NYC's most important social justice issues. It has been an honor to stand alongside them and I look forward to partnering with them as the next City Councilmember from the 3rd District.
NOW-NYC joins a host of other organizations supporting Yetta Kurland including Emily's List, Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC), the Women's Campaign Fund, The Ansonia Independent Democrats, McManus Democratic Club, The Chelsea-Midtown Democratic Club, The Women's Democratic Club of NYC, Democracy for America, Democracy for NYC, Voterbook NYC, and labor unions including District Council 37, Transport Workers Union Local 100, CWA Local 1180, Metallic Lathers Union & Reinforcing Iron Workers Local 46, Amalgamated Transit Union International, Council of School Supervisors & Administrators (CSA), the NYS Machinists District 15, IATSE Local One Theatrical Stage Employees, New York City Clerical-Administrative Employees Local 1549 (DC 37 AFSCME), and New York Metro Area Postal Union, APWU AFL-CIO.
The third City Council district covers the West Side of Manhattan from Columbus Circle to the Holland Tunnel and includes West SoHo, West Village, Chelsea, Hell's Kitchen and surrounding neighborhoods. The seat is currently held by Christine Quinn, who is term limited. Kurland faces two opponents in her race.