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June 29, 2016

DC 37 endorses Jamaal Bailey for State Senate in Primary election

District Council 37 announced today its endorsement of the candidacy of Jamaal Bailey for the 36th NY Senate District in the NYS Primary Election on Tuesday, September 13. “Jamaal Bailey is a smart, energetic young leader who has played a vital role in his community and would bring fresh perspectives to Albany and the Senate at a profoundly challenging time in the life of our state government,” said DC 37 Executive Director Henry Garrido.

“He shares our union’s values of social and economic justice for all, and the belief that government can and should be a force that transforms lives and communities for the better. DC 37 volunteers will be on the phones and on the streets to ensure that Jamaal is representing the northwest Bronx in Albany in 2017.”

“To receive the endorsement of District Council 37 is such a great honor” said Jamaal Bailey. The members are dedicated and hardworking and I look forward to working with DC37 on issues that are important to the community, such as protecting the men and women of labor, addressing income inequality, fighting social justice and fighting for a better future for our children.”

The Bronx raised lawyer excelled at the Bronx High School of Science, attended SUNY-Albany and earned his law degree at the CUNY School of Law. He interned with the New York State Assembly which lead to his participation in local politics and his election as a district leader. He serves as State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie’s community relations director.

The 36th District covers areas of Mount Vernon and the north west Bronx.