Public Employee Press

Political Action 2009
Union-endorsed candidates for City Council in Feb. 24 special elections

The above candidates for vacant positions on the City Council were recommended by the DC 37 Political Screening Committee, approved Jan. 14 by the Executive Board and endorsed Jan. 27 by an overwhelming vote of the Delegates Council. The union believes they are strong supporters of the needs of working people and families.

Members in their City Council districts are urged to vote for them and to use the coupon at left to volunteer to help them win. Polling places will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The candidates are running to replace three former Council members, all Democrats, who have moved on to higher office. In November, Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. and Hiram Monserrate of Queens were elected to the state Senate, and Staten Islander Michael E. McMahon was elected to U.S. Congress.