SDNYC 2014 STATE Candidate Questionnaires Part I & Part II

5/22/2018 SDNYC 2014 STATE Candidate Questionnaires Part I & Part II


2014 State Candidate Questionnaire - Part II

Full Name: Andrew M. Cuomo

Office Sought: Governor of New York State

From which parties are you seeking nominations? Democratic Party, Working Families Party, Independence Womens Equality Party

Full Name of Campaign Committee(s): Andrew Cuomo for Governor

Campaign Website: www.andrewcuomo.com

Campaign Twitter Account:

Campaign Facebook Page:

List here the union organizations community civic media issue groups elected officials that have endorsed

Lambda Independent Democrats, Gay & Lesbian Independent Democrats, Lesbian & Gay Democratic Club ofQueens, Stonewall Democratic Club of Western NY

List any LGBT candidates you have endorsed.

Sean Patrick Maloney for Congress and Sean Eldridge for Congress, among others.

Explain any activities and/or experiences that demonstrate your commitment to the LGBT civil rights

movement.

Accomplishments over the past three and a half years include signing marriage equality bill into law in New YoState, instituting a 30% Rent Cap for people living with HIV/AIDS who live in subsidized housing, advocating fpassage of GENDA, initiating a plan to end the AIDS epidemic by 2010, removing the surgical requirement for Yorkers to obtain a gender marker change on their birth certificates, and systematically updating relevant agencysystems and surveys to include sexual orientation and gender identity information, the first state in the nation to Additional actions include unprecedented anti-discrimination policy manual for state agencies, unprecedentedstatewide anti-discrimination training for state workforce, a special $1M grant to assist LGBT runaway & homeyouth, unprecedented statewide training for New York State Police on hate crimes, funding for the NYS LGBT

Health and Human Services Network, the Department of Labors first LGBT Youth Job Fair at the LGBT Centefunding for the HIV/AIDS Employment Initiative ($1.1 million to seven community organizations to help low-income individuals living with HIV/AIDS find employment) and a major LGBT Tourism Initiative that says to Lpeople everywhere: Come to New York State.

What experience do you have to demonstrate you are the best person to represent the office you seek?

New York has created 440,000 private sector jobs over the past three years and has the second highest net job grof any state in the nation since the recession, and we now have more private sector jobs than in any time in ourhistory. Unemployment is down in every region of the state. New York has also begun to reclaim our place as thprogressive capital of the nation with our leadership on marriage equality, sensible gun control legislation, a strocommitment to affordable housing, and our unprecedented investments and innovations in public education. End

the finger-imaging requirement for all food stamp applicants, helping thousands of inner city youth get job traini



and find employment, lowering New Yorks carbon footprint through clean energy and helping thousands of NeAmericans find opportunity are among the progressive accomplishments of this administration.

Detail any specific policy proposals you may have that will affect the LGBT community.

*please see above



Full Name: Zephyr Teachout

Office Sought: Governor of New York State

From which parties are you seeking nominations? Democratic

Full Name of Campaign Committee(s):

Campaign Website: www.zephyrteachout.com

Campaign Twitter Account: zephyrteachout

Campaign Facebook Page:www.facebook.com/zephyr.ny


VILLAGE INDEPENDENT DEMORATS, COALITION FOR A DISTRICT ALTERNATIVE, JIM OWLESLIBERAL DEMOCRATIC CLUB



movement.I marched in my first pride parade in 1990. I publicly supported the first openly gay mayor of Carborro-Chapel HMy work to get money out of politics demonstrates a fundamental commitment to representative democracy - wif we realized, would further empower the LGBT community.


I've spent my career fighting for the public and fighting against concentrated power that threatens to corrupt ourdemocracy and strangle our economy. I've done this as an activist, as a lawyer, as an organizer, and as a scholar.deeply committed to founding values: a democratic republic that works for all of us, not just the wealthy andpolitically connected. I believe New York faces an unprecedented crisis of corruption and inequality, and I will to restore both political and economic democracy.


I strongly support passing the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act, and working to ensure full equality ajustice for LGBT New Yorkers. I want to ensure our legal system and our civic institutions are just and fair. I'm committed to ensuring the Supreme Court's recent decision in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby doesn't compromise the of LGBT New Yorkers.



Full Name: Kathy Hochul

Office Sought: Lieutenant Governor of New York State

From which parties are you seeking nominations? Democratic Party, Working Families Party, Independence Womens Equality Party

Full Name of Campaign Committee(s): Friends for Kathy Hochul

Campaign Website: www.kathyhochul.com




Stonewall Democratic Club of Western NY, Gay & Lesbian Independent Democrats



movement.I am proud to have always been an ally of the LGBT community in my professional life as well as in my personAs a Congresswoman I advocated for marriage equality even when it did not receive support in my district, and joined Democrats in signing a legal brief challenging the federal Defense of Marriage Act. I supported the PresidObamas decision to decline to defend the law in Federal court. I sponsored the Safe Schools Improvement Act,which would require school districts nationwide to implement anti-bullying policies that include specific enumerfor sexual orientation and gender identity. I wholeheartedly supported repeal of Dont Ask, Dont Tell, a policunfairly singled out LGBT Americans like my uncle, who proudly served his country in uniform. Even though thpositions may have cost me some support in a heavily Republican district, it was the right thing to do. I also stooprinciple when I pulled my campaigns advertising from a web site that began publishing anti-LGBT diatribes -because hate has no place in our public discourse. I have a longstanding and strong relationship with the Stonew

Democrats of Western New York and I look forward to a strong relationship with Stonewall Democrats of New City as well. I have friends and family who are LGBT and I will fight for them and all of New York States LGcommunity as Lieutenant Governor.


My career in public service stretches from my days as a staffer to Congressman John LaFalce (D-NY) and later Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan. While a staffer for Senator Moynihan, I worked on the last major immigrationreform enacted The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, which provided amnesty to millions of neAmericans. I also had a major hand in drafting the $1.4 Billion Anti-Drug Bill of 1986, creating a formula to allalmost one quarter of the funds to NYSprimarily for prevention and treatment programs for crack cocaine andheroin users in NYC. I also drafted a major campaign finance reform bill which would have provided public fina

for federal races to remove the influence of money and equalize the access to elective office.



I have a history of taking on rightwing extremists. Despite running in the most Republican district in the State, Icampaigned hard against the Paul Ryan budget and in support of Medicare. In Congress, I was supported byEMILYs list, maintained a pro-choice record, and was targeted by the national Conservative media for my defethe contraception mandate under the Affordable Care Act. I was a frequent critic of tax breaks for millionaires abillionaires and called for tax cuts for low and middle income earners.


I will fight for the Governors priorities in Albany, which include passage of the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA).



Full Name: Tim Wu

Office Sought: Lieutenant Governor of New York State



Campaign Website: zephyrteachout.com

Campaign Twitter Account: superwuster





movement.

I have never before sought public office. Therefore, much of my support for the LGBT community has expresse

itself through quiet moments in my personal life, rather than public proclamations of support. As a private citizehave always been a supporter and friend to the LGBT civil rights movement. I have signed petitions in favor ofmarriage equality for same-sex couples, which I have always supported. I have participated in pride marches in the US and in Canada. I have given support and advice to Columbia Law Student Groups that are part of the LGmovement. One of my significant legal experiences with the LGBT movement occurred when I was a Clerk to Supreme Court. In that capacity, I worked on the dissent to Boy Scouts of America v. Dale.


As explained above, I have never held political office before. However, I have a wide range of experience that believe demonstrates that I am the best person to represent the office of Lt. Governor. I am currently a tenuredprofessor at Columbia Law, where my expertise lies in telecommunications and antitrust law. I believe that these

issues represents why I am the best person for this office. The third reason I am best for this job is that I don't hexperience in public office-- I am not a career politician.

I am a recognized expert in telecommunications law. I have frequently testified before congress to speak to issurelated to telecommunication and am the author of the Master Switch, the critically acclaimed account of the meand telecommunications industries. I am best known for the concept of network neutrality, a phrase I named andpopularized. Net neutrality is the concept that all content and users of the Internet should be treated equally.Ultimately, it is an argument that traffic on the internet should not be prioritized based on sender or recipient andthe network has been successful because it is open and transparent, and inherently unbiased. My experience in tfield has led me to be a proponent of free and open markets and economies and to fight against the concentrationprivate power. This leads to my experience with antitrust law.



My experience in antitrust, which includes academic work and a year spent as an Adviser to the Federal TradeCommission, has led me to the belief that our economy and society are weighed down by the concentration of prpower. In the twentieth century, antitrust and merger enforcement was front page news. Day to day, people's liveaffected by the concentration of power and the related infrastructure and I believe there is an unholy alliance of pand private corruption-- an invisible government that is not accountable to anyone. I intend to bridge that gap bethe kind of typical issues in electoral politics and questions involving private power.

Finally, I am not a true politician and have no experience in public office. I am running for this office because Ibelieve that I can make a contribution to a constitutional role that is currently being ignored. Just this week myopponent, Kathy Hochul, reiterated that she will not have any voice in policy decisions coming from the Govern

office. I intend to use the position of Lieutenant Governor, not for personal power or political gain, but becauseimprove policy as it relates to the issues concerning New York. States are the laboratories of our federal systemI intend to use this perch to make New York the forefront of fresh, progressive ideas and to broaden the scope ofGovernor's office.


In addition to the proposals detailed in Zephyr's submission, which represents the platform of our ticket, I believmost significant policy proposal that will affect the LGBT community is my commitment to network neutrality open internet. The internet has always been a forum for open discussion and conversation, including the voices LGBT community and related media. I have built my career as a strong proponent of open media, which hashistorically made it easier for the LGBT movement and other disenfranchised groups to communicate and to org

At a time when there is a significant threat to open forms of communication and organization, I believe that mycommitment to open networks will preserve an open and public space for the LGBT community, among many o



Full Name: Eric Schneiderman

Office Sought: NYS Attorney General

From which parties are you seeking nominations? Democratic, Independence, Working Families

Full Name of Campaign Committee(s): Schneiderman 2014

Campaign Website: www.EricSchneiderman.com

Campaign Twitter Account: SchneidermanNY

Campaign Facebook Page:www.facebook.com/schneidermanNY


www.EricSchneiderman.com/Endorsements


http://ericschneiderman.com/on-anniversary-of-doma-victory-lgbt-leaders-endorse-ag-schneiderman-for-re-elec


movement.ADVANCING LGBT EQUALITY

Eric has spent his career fighting alongside the LGBT community, to ensure that the same rules apply to all NewYorkers and the same rights are available to all New Yorkers. For too long the LGBT community has been the taof legally sanctioned discrimination at the federal and state level, and been denied legal protection from acts ofviolence motivated by hatred. Thats why Eric led an effort that helped secure the Supreme Court decision that fended the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act. And as a State Senator, Eric passed laws cracking down on hcrimes and discrimination, and was on the front lines of the fight for marriage equality in New York State.What is Attorney General Eric Schneidermans record of advancing LGBT equality?

He filed a friend-of-the-court brief in the Supreme Court on behalf of New York and 14 other states, alonwith the District of Columbia, in the case of United States v. Windsor, arguing that the Defense of Marriage Actviolated same-sex couples right to equal protection under the law as required by the U.S. Constitution, and that represented an unprecedented intrusion on the authority of states to regulate marriage and promote equality for tcitizens. In its historic decision striking down DOMA, the Supreme Court adopted that view.

He also joined a brief in the Supreme Court challenging Proposition 8, Californias ban on gay marriage

When the Marriage Equality Act that he supported as a State Senator became law in 2011, he successfulldefending it from legal challenge.



Prior to his election as Attorney General, he served in the State Senate and helped to pass several billsadvancing LGBT equality, including: a Hate Crimes Bill that included sexual orientation; the Sexual OrientationDiscrimination Act (SONDA), which makes it illegal to discriminate against a person because they are gay, lesbbisexual; and the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA), which creates legal protections for public school studenfrom harassment and bullying on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation.

He secured an agreement with the National Football League to promote a culture of inclusion and protecplayers from discrimination and harassment based on sexual orientation. The NFL is reinforcing its policies agaidiscrimination based on sexual orientation, including by disseminating posters to be displayed in locker roomsthroughout the league conveying the NFLs anti-discrimination policies; conducting league-wide training; and

strengthening protocols for reporting of complaints of discrimination or harassment by players.

He secured agreements with Major League Soccer, as well as Major League Baseball and the Major LeagBaseball Players Association, to protect current and future players from discrimination and harassment based onsexual orientation. MLB and MLBPA agreed to create and disseminate a Workplace Code of Conduct conveyingMLBs non-discrimination policies. The League also agreed to implement new training opportunities for teamofficials and create a centralized complaint system for reporting incidents involving harassment and discriminati





Full Name: Thomas DiNapoli

Office Sought: NYS Comptroller

From which parties are you seeking nominations? Democratic, Working Families, Independence

Full Name of Campaign Committee(s): DiNapoli 2014

Campaign Website: dinapoli2014.com

Campaign Twitter Account: tomdinapoli

Campaign Facebook Page:www.facebook.com/Thomas.P.DiNapoli


DC 37, Operating Engineers - Local 14-14B, DC 9, IATSE, Village Independent Dems, Mayor Stephanie MinerOneida County Dems, Otsego County Dems, RWDSU, Herkimer County Dem, Madison County Dem, ChemunCounty Dem, Dutchess County Dem, Central Brooklyn Independent Dems, UFCW Local 100, NYSTU, CWADistrict 1, IBEW, Washington County Dem, Long Island Progressive Coalition, SEIU 32 BJ, LGNY, AssemblyBrindisi, Sen. Ted O'Brien, Assemblyman Sam Roberts, Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri, Ulster County ExecutiveHein, Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, Sue Skidmore, Sam Teresi, Robert Palmireri, Mayor Kathy Sheean, Fredon

Mayor Stephen Keefe, Siera Club, LAMBDA, Hon. Daniel Dromm, Hon. Thomas K. Duane, Hon. Deborah GliHon. Lewis Goldstein, Hon. Brad Hoylman, Hon. Corey Johnson, Hon. Carlos Menchaca, Hon. Rosie Mendez, HDaniel O'Donnell, Hon. Daniel J. O'Donnell, Hon. Matthew Silverstein, Hon. Matthew Titone, Hon. Ritchie TorHon. Jimmy Van Bramer, The Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club



movement.

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapolis Record on Issues of Concern to the GLBT CommunityTom DiNapoli has been a strong supporter of New Yorks GLBT community.

May 2007 - Comptroller DiNapoli met with representatives of Lambda Legal Defense and the Empire State PridAgenda and agreed to work with them on same--sex marriage recognition and the ensuing litigation, (Godfre

DiNapoli,) challenging the Comptrollers recognition of same--sex Canadian marriages. DiNapoli continued

policy of prohibiting contractors doing business with the State Comptrollers Office from discriminating on theground of gender identity or expression, and successfully urged the New York State Procurement Council to ethis policy to all state agency contracts.September 2007 - Comptroller DiNapoli successfully defended litigation challenging the Office of the State

Comptrollers recognition of Canadian same--sex marriages. DiNapoli also announced, in response to a letter

by a same--sex New York couple planning to get married outside of Canada, that he would recognize same--

marriages validly conducted in any jurisdiction where they are legal.http://www.osc.state.ny.us/press/releases/sept07/091207.htm



DiNapoli adopted an internal policy requiring that same--sex marriages be recognized for all purposes relevan

the Office of the State Comptroller, including but not limited to retirement benefits.October 2009 - Comptroller DiNapoli intervened in litigation (Godfrey v. Spano) in support of Westchester

Countys recognition of same--sex marriage.

http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202434427407&slreturn=20130410151335May 2011 - Comptroller DiNapoli publicly supported the passage of the Marriage Equality Acthttp://www.osc.state.ny.us/press/releases/may11/052611.htm

http://www.hrc.org/videos/category/c//videos--tom--dinapoli--for--hrcs--nyers--for--marriage--

equalityJuly 2013 - Comptroller DiNapoli urged President Obama to direct all federal agencies under his control to adop

marriage Place of Celebration standard, requiring federal agencies and programs to recognize all valid same--marriages, regardless of the current residence of the same--sex spouses.

http://www.osc.state.ny.us/press/releases/july13/071913.htmThroughout his Tenure as Comptroller - Comptroller DiNapoli has consistently used his position as Trustee of th

NYS Common Retirement Fund to urge publicly--traded companies in which the Fund invests to adopt policie

encouraging equality in the workplace, to ensure that discrimination based factors such as sexual orientation andgender identity not stand in the way of recruitment and retention of the best and the brightest employees, impairicompanys ability to generate optimal returns over time.


I have served as Comptroller of the State of New York since 2007, and have aggressively fought misuse of publi

resources, strengthened one of the nations top public pension funds, and consistently spoken out against fiscalgimmicks, imprudent actions and government inefficiency. I am proud to be known for my integrity, independenand steadfast leadership, and have dedicated my public career to making government more accountable andtransparent to the people.


Please see response to question 1.



Full Name: Nily Rozic

Office Sought: NYS Assembly District 25

From which parties are you seeking nominations? Democratic, Working Families


Campaign Website: nilyrozic.org

Campaign Twitter Account: nily

Campaign Facebook Page:facebook.com/nilydrozic




movement.

I am a big supporter of the LGBT civil rights movement in the State Legislature and will continue to support

legislation that provides the LGBT community with the rights and opportunities they deserve. This legislative seI voted in favor of Assemblyman Gottfried's GENDA bill that I co-sponsor. I also voted in favor of passing legisthat would prohibit mental health professionals from engaging in sexual orientation change efforts with a patienunder the age of 18. Other items that I have expressed my support include Senator Hoylman's Child Parent SecuAct and state funding for resources needed to better serve the LGBT community.


With the support of the Stonewall Democratic Club and other progressive organizations, I hope to be re-elected State Assembly to serve a second term. Upon election in 2012, I became the youngest woman in the state legislaand the first woman to ever represent the 25th District. I serve on five committees: Children & Families;Corporations, Authorities & Commissions; Labor; Environmental Conservation; Correction. I am also a member

the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Caucus and the Women's Legislative Caucus.

During my first term I sponsored over fifty pieces of legislation and passed ten bills aimed at revitalizing New Yenvironment, expanding government transparency and strengthening the state's workforce development system. an outspoken advocate for working and middle class families, immigrant communities and young people. I am acommitted to social justice, equality and opportunity for all.

I am a first-generation immigrant who moved to Eastern Queens where I dedicated myself to public service at anage. Prior to my election, I was Chief of Staff to Assemblymember Kavanagh and served on Community BoardQueens.

Together, I hope to continue building a stronger future for Eastern Queens.



Full Name: Ceasar Zuniga


From which parties are you seeking nominations? Democrat

Full Name of Campaign Committee(s): Friends of Ceasar

Campaign Website: ceasar2014.com

Campaign Twitter Account: czuniga2014

Campaign Facebook Page:www.facebook.com/Ceasar2014


New Kings DemocratsLambda Independent Democrats of BrooklynBrooklyn Young DemocratsJim Owles Liberal Democratic ClubNew Yorkers for Social Justice

List any LGBT candidates you have endorsed.I have previously voted for LGBT candidates, but since this is my first time running for office, my publicendorsement has never been sought.


movement.

Through my work at the Parent Child Home Program ,a national Early Childhood program, I have made sure thaprogram does diverse and inclusive outreach including into the LGBT community. This diverse outreach also gfor the community organizations that I work with.


My professional work and my commitment to community service inform my perspective about the right role thagovernment can play and assisting under served communities like we have in Sunset Park and Red Hook.


My specific policies proposals would be to extend medical benefits to transgendered people, and expanding fundfor shelters that serve LGBT youth.



Full Name: Pete Sikora



Full Name of Campaign Committee(s): Friends of Pete Sikora

Campaign Website: petesikora2014.com

Campaign Twitter Account: PeteSikora1



WFP, CWA, UFCW 1500, HTC, UAW, CLC, NYCC, SEIU 32BJ,Teamsters Joint Council 16, IND, Social JusPAC, TenantsPAC, CM Brad Lander, CM Steve Levin, State Senator Daniel Squadron


Have endorsed many, including CM Ritchie Torres, CM Carlos Menchaca, CM Jimmy Van Bramer, and CM DaDromm


movement.

My union, CWA District 1, came out in favor of marriage equality well before it was the politically easy thing topersonally, wrote CWA's memo in support of marriage equality, and lobbied many members of the New York Slegislature in support of it.


For the past 20 years I have worked and organized on behalf of progressive causes. I have formed insider/outsidecoalitions to pass key legislation.My proudest achievement was when I took a leadership role in a great coalitionthen-Councilmember Bill Perkins, to pass the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Act. It was a two year inten

campaign, but in the end we were able to push it through despite intense opposition from Real Estate and MayorBloombergs opposition and veto.

For the past 8 years I have worked as the NY State Legislative and Political Director for CWA District 1. AsLegislative and Political Director I am in Albany pushing legislation almost every week. I have successfully moState legislation, including the recent victory on the Safe Patient Handling Act and anti-sweatshop purchasinglegislation when I worked for NYPIRG. I know the Legislature, its political process, and its dynamics very welState government has been the primary focus of my career; I know whos effective and who isnt, I know themechanisms by which bills quietly die in committee, and I know how to get them to the floor for a vote. For manfreshmen legislatures, it is difficult to be effective in a top-down body like the NY State Assembly, however, Ibelieve with my experience, passion, and understanding of the legislature and state politics, I will be able to hit t

ground running on day one.




I will work to pass GENDA: will advocate to make "conversion therapy" illegal, will work to provide greater fufor HIV research, and to provide housing for individuals with severe medical conditions including HIV, I will mwith LGBT advocates regularly, and set up an annual townhall which will focus on the issues of the LGBTcommunity in my district; I will support the teaching of an LGBT history curriculum in public schools; will incrfunding for shelters for LGBT homeless youth



Full Name: Jo Anne Simon



Full Name of Campaign Committee(s): Friends of Jo Anne Simon

Campaign Website: www.SimonforBrooklyn.com

Campaign Twitter Account: JoAnneSimonBK52

Campaign Facebook Page:www.facebook.com/pages/Friends-of-Jo-Anne-Simon/109040335782962;

List here the union organizations community civic media issue groups elected officials that have endorsedThus far, Assemblywoman Joan Millman, Congresswomen Nydia Velzquez and Yvee Clar!e, NYC Com"roScott Stringer, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, NYS Senator Velmanette Montgomery, NYSAssemblymembers James F. Brennan, Deborah Glick, Annette Robinson, and Walter Mosley, former NYCCouncilmember and Deputy Borough President Diana Reyna, former Councilmember and District Leader Lew FCouncilmembers Rosie Mendez, Carlos Menchaca, Antonio Reynoso and Helen Rosenthal, and Kings CountyDemocratic Chair Frank Seddio as well as many of my fellow District Leaders, including Josh Skaller, Joanne

Seminara, Dilia Schack, Laurie Garson, Betty Ann Canizio, Melba Brown, and Arelis Martinez, as well as LGBattorney-activists Roberta Kaplan and Rachel Lavine, Brooklyn Young Democrats, Central Brooklyn IndependeDemocrats, the Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club, Lambda Independent Democrats of Brooklyn, Local 891 ofInternational Union of Operating Engineers, Brooklyn-Queens NOW PAC, and Planned Parenthood NYC PAC


In the past, to the best of my recollection, I have supported:Alan Fleishman, NYS Committeeman, 52nd ADRoslyn Richter, NYS Supreme Court? Appellate Division, 1st Dep'tDebra Silber, NYC Civil Court/NYS Supreme CourtRichard Montelione, NYC Civil Co


movement.

Personally and professionally, I have always considered myself to be a strong ally and advocate of the LGBTQcommunity. As early as 1979 I marched in the first national Gay Rights March in Washington, DC and in many since. I have supported LGBTQ candidates for decades. I am a member of Lambda, Stonewall and Jim Owles chave longstanding and deep personal friendships with members of the LGBTQ community. I have donated toLGBTQ causes (LGBT Center, Brooklyn Pride center, etc). In my legal practice, I won the first rent stabilizationsuccession rights case in DHCR (pro bono, 1992), I volunteered in GMHCs wills clinics and have representedindividuals who have undergone gender reassignment and was an early supporter of needle exchange programs.




I have represented the district for the past 10 years as the Democratic State Committeewoman and District Leadethe 52nd AD and for the 10 years before that as a neighborhood activist. For example, I served as president of thBoerum Hill Association for 6 years and pioneered the creation of affordable housing by creating the Hoyt-Schermerhorn project, now a city-wide model of community based planning. I was an early activist for safe, livastreets and bike lanes, and secured the first ever Downtown Brooklyn Traffic Calming project (with an unprecedlevel of community engagement from the RFP stage to completion) and in 2004 brought together 10 transportatiadvocacy and neighborhood groups to advocate for better planning in Downtown Brooklyn. I chaired the GowanExpressway Stakeholder Group, leading the fight for an environmentally just, sustainable and fiscally responsiblsolution to the polluting and corroding elevated Gowanus Expressway. I was a creator of BrooklynSpeaks whichrecently reached an agreement with NYS, NYC and Forrest City Ratner for the delivery of 2,250 promised units

affordable housing ten years earlier than previously agreed; imposes penalties for failure to meet deadlines; andcreates a tenant protection fund and special oversight subsidiary at Atlantic Yards. I have led on issues related tocreation and preservation of parks and open space, stood up for parents in removing PCBs from local schools. Aformer special education teacher, I have extensive expertise in high stakes standardized testing and have testifiedbefore the US Senate regarding its discriminatory impacts. I have worked on legislation at the city, state and fedlevels and engaged in rulemaking processes as well.


The closing of Long Island College Hospital (LICH) has shown us that our health care system has become moreconcerned with profit than patients. One of the most disturbing aspects of the LICH issue was that it brought to the appalling lack of reliable data on local health care needs. If I am elected to the State Assembly one of the firs

I will introduce will be a Health Care Management Information Act, to ensure that decisions about the future of care facilities is based on fact, not political conjecture. Under this legislation information would be collected forthings as wait times in ER's throughout each county, the length of time from admission in ER to reaching a bed ofloor in the hospital, the length of time from calling 911 to reaching an ER, deaths due to asthma, any otherpulmonary disease, cardiac disease presented by neighborhood, numbers of births at each hospital, wait times fopregnant women needing beds/stretchers pre and post partum at each hospital, and the percentage of women admin labor with no pre partum care. The State Department of Health is to report this data to the legislature annuallymore and more LGBT families have children and as LGBT partners and spouses age, the collection of this basicwill affect the LGBT communitys health and welfare, by leading to more specialized care.



Full Name: Lori Boozer


From which parties are you seeking nominations? Democratic and Working Families Party

Full Name of Campaign Committee(s): Friends of Lori A. Boozer

Campaign Website: loriboozer.com

Campaign Twitter Account: loriboozer

Campaign Facebook Page:www.facebook.com/lori.boozer.3


Working Families Party1199 SEIU32 BJCWATeamsters JC 16Teamsters local 237

RWDSUUAWLocal 46, Metal LathersTenats PACMet Council on HousingLAMBDA Independent DemocratsNew Kings DemocratsHon. Ed TownCouncil Member Antonio ReynosoCouncil Member Carlos MenchacaCouncil Member Ritchie Torres



movement.

As an African American woman I understand and support equal rights for everyone and because of my commitmto LGBT issues I was recently endorsed by the LAMBDA Independent Democrats. I was honored to march withand others from the City Council during Brooklyn Pride this year and I look forward to seeking more opportunitadvance the LGBT agenda.




I was born and raised in public housing in Brownsville; I know the issues of our district because I face them eveI was asked to run for office by members of my community who knew that I would put our neighborhoods first. my background in activism and housing advocacy as well as my knowledge of law and the legal system, I know prepared to legislate and bring resources to my district.


I will support policy proposals, like GENDA and those that provide funding to ensure shelter assistance to LGByouth, that are advancing the LGBT agenda and protecting the rights and well being of LGBT New Yorkers.



Full Name: Chris Banks



Full Name of Campaign Committee(s): Chris Banks Moving Forward

Campaign Website: chrisbanks4bk.com




Congressman Hakeem JeffriesFormer District Leader Earl WilliamsAssemblymember Walter MosleyAssemblymember Michael SimanowitzLambda Independent DemocratsCWA Local 1182

Brooklyn Young Democrats

CommunityRabbi Avraham HechtRabbi Mordecai JermainPastor Paul V. MitchellBishop McGennisEleanor Pickney - President of East NY Neimaih Home Owners AssociationVanessa Hughes - Brookline Tenants AssociationEdna Elcock - Hendrix Street Block AssociationBishop George Shorts

Cleveland Street Block AssociationGlenda Barbara - St. Martins Day CareDennis Taylor - Executive Director of Sabaoth Group/Community LeaderCatherine Green - Executive Director of Parks East New YorkTomahawks Family Community Service Inc.Erica Perez - Community Activist/Educational Advocate (Latino)John Rodriguez - Community Activist


Lambda Independent Democrats




movement.

I have long been a proponent of LGBTQ civil rights, especially in relation to marriage equality and receiving spbenefits. I have stood with LGBTQ organizations like Lambda Independent Democrats in the past in public venulike Brooklyn Pride, and plan to continue being a vocal advocate for LGBTQ rights on a variety of policy issuesincluding police discrimination and housing discrimination.


As the Founder and Executive Director of East New York United Concerned Citizens, Executive Board MemberCommunity Board 5, President of my local Block Association, and a member of the police precinct council, I ha

proven track record of working with diverse community members and organizations and building consensus. In nutshell, East New York is one of the highest poverty and highest crime neighborhoods in NYC, and due to yearinneffective leadership by my opponent, we've been unable to overcome those hurdles. I firmly believe that my ato unify community members and work with elected officials across the spectrum is vital towards East NY deveinto a safe, middle class community with opportunity for youth.


Full civil rights for LGBTQ community - pressure federal electeds to pursue these legislative endsSpur detailed investigations into housing and police discrimination based on LGBTQ statusWork with community organizations and advocacy groups to help deter homelessness amongst LGTBQ populatSpearhead educational programs aimed at elementary students to discuss LGBTQ issues, bullying, and enable th

be exposed to members of the LGBTQ community to help prevent ignorant assumptions, and thus potentialdiscrimination, against LGBTQ members in schools.



Full Name: Matthew Titone


From which parties are you seeking nominations? Democratic, Independence, Working Families

Full Name of Campaign Committee(s): Committee to Elect Matthew J. Titone

Campaign Website: www.titoneforstatenisland.com/


Campaign Facebook Page:www.facebook.com/pages/Titone-for-Staten-Island/221564064602419?sk=info


: Victory Fund, NARA, ATU Local 726, Empire State Pride Agenda, UAW



movement.

Preceding my election as Assemblyman I had been a long time supporter of the Human Rights campaign. I also pro bono legal work for the Staten Island AIDS Task Force (now Community Health Action of Staten Island).


I was first elected to the NYS Assembly in a special election in 2007 and won re-election in 2008, 2010, and 201


I have been a strong supporter Marriage Equality, the Dignity for All Students Act, GENDA, and the banning ofreparative therapy.



Full Name: Marybeth Melendez


From which parties are you seeking nominations? Democratic Party and Working Families Campaign

Full Name of Campaign Committee(s): Friends of Marybeth Melendez

Campaign Website: www.marybethmelendez.com/

Campaign Twitter Account: Marybeth_2014

Campaign Facebook Page:www.facebook.com/marybeth.melendez?fref=ts


Democratic Party of Staten IslandStaten Island Democratic AssociationLambda Independent Democrats of BrooklynBrooklyn Democrats for ChangeBay Ridge DemocratsWorking Families Party

Jim Owles Liberal Democratic ClubSouth Shore Democratic AssociationNorth Shore Democratic Association


Matthew Titone currently and pastChristine Quinn (Mayor 2013)


movement.

I have stood by and support people who identity within the spectrum of LGBT whether they be students at CSI,

clients at Amethyst House or people who I have spoken to on the street who are affected by the continuing HIV/crisis in this city, state and country.


As a community leader, advocate, clination and first responder. I have attained much insight as to the reality theof the people in my community. Currently there exists a disconnect between the incumbent and her awareness ofdesperate need of leadership and consistency services. We have yet to be addressed the needs of the LGBTcommunity in Staten Island because those communities lack a voice in government from Staten Island.

We have lost our middle class, families are torn, and unemployment and more is on the raise. I have a record ofeffective leadership and grassroots community work. Which will assist me in representing this district




LGBT Homeless YouthLGBT Senior HousingTransitional and Supportive Housing for victims of domestic violenceSubstance and Mental Health Issues



Full Name: Linda Rosenthal


From which parties are you seeking nominations? Democrat, Working Families

Full Name of Campaign Committee(s): Rosenthal for Assembly

Campaign Website:

Campaign Twitter Account: lindabrosenthal



Community Free Democrats, Ansonia Independent Democrats, Park River Independent Democrats, WorkingFamilies, UAW Region 9A, SEIU32BJ. As I am unopposed in the primary, I am still receiving endorsements infor the general.


Elected Officials: Corey Johnson, Brad Hoylman, Deborah Glick, Tom Duane. Judges: Tony Cannataro, Roz R

Paul Feinman, Arlene Bluth, George Silver, Bill Thom, Cynthia Kern. District Leaders: Ken Sherrill, Ben MichaAnd others.


movement.

In 2010, I passed into law a bill that allows non-married partners to legally adopt together a child who is notbiologically related to either of them. This law has provided countless LGBT couples with the ability to have afamily. The law also replaced references to "husband and wife" with the gender neutral term "married couple" iNew York State's Domestic Relations Law. In addition, I have been outspoken in my support for marriage equaland GENDA, speaking on both issues on the floor, in conference and to the media. i have joined with activists atprotests, rallies, marches and annual Pride activities. I will continue to join with my progressive colleagues in th

Assembly to advocate for GENDA's passage.


I have represented the 67th Assembly district, which includes the Upper West Side and parts of the Clinton/HellKitchen neighborhoods in Manhattan for the last eight years. Since my election, I have taken my responsibility district's representative very seriously, and have passed more than 40 laws that have improved the lives of myconstituents and all New York State residents. This has always been, and will continue to be, my full-time job. addition, because I believe that I was elected to work in the best interests of my constituents, my office is wellregarded as a place that constituents can go to for help or advice on any number of issues. I work on a wide variissues, from housing and education to campaign finance reform and environmental, consumer and animal protecI have always prioritized LGBT issues, and will continue to be outspoken about them.




I am particularly concerned about the plight of homeless LGBT young adults and will continue to work withadvocates and colleagues to ensure that there are comprehensive programs and services available to help supportcounsel and find homes for these struggling youths. I am eager to continue to advance the rights of all those withLGBT community. We must also work together to end the violence, particularly against transgender people, thabecome all too frequent.



Full Name: Kelley Boyd


From which parties are you seeking nominations? Democratic, Women's Equality

Full Name of Campaign Committee(s): Elect Kelley Boyd

Campaign Website: electkelleyboyd.com

Campaign Twitter Account: msksboyd

Campaign Facebook Page:www.facebook.com/electkelleyboyd


I received 26% of the vote at Barack Obama Democratic club - which was pretty exciting! As you might imagingoing up against a 40 year incumbent has created quite a "shunning" environment in terms of fundraising andendorsements - but no matter. You win elections with votes and I am out there everyday talking to people aboutmatters and how i can serve them in this role.



movement.

I have long been a supporter of LGBT community and equal rights - they are after all human rights and we are ahuman. I myself am gender neutral in my choice of partners. I am not a politician so I don't have examples to poof all the ways I supported rights through the evolution of political thinking - however - here is a personal story illustrates my philosophies and my commitment to standing up for what I believe is right. In 1983 I invited a friemove in with me - he was gay and my parents were concerned - upset even. They made it clear that they would nsupport my choice. I persuaded them to get to know him and before too long Harry Neal became a beloved memmy extended family, attending holiday meals and even years later traveling half way around the country for my lady baby shower to show support for my choice!


What is most unique about me is that I am a technologist with a deep understanding of infrastructure issues(telephony, cable, power and water )which are of huge concern in this district and across the city. It will beincreasingly important to have people who understand these topics in positions to assess legislation. It will be difor politicians to understand the fundamentals of net neutrality or data privacy and security without an understanof how that stuff works. It is also super important to the budget process so we stop getting duped into contracts tcannot possibly deliver improved services by the very construct of the terms and conditions!

I have created and taught a workshop on modern entrepreneurship across the US and Europe which I think is crito jumpstarting the districts marginalized and disenfranchised populations. I believe that the LGBT community h

suffered unfair discriminations, and that many likely have some sort of past that they believe hinders their future



want to deliver the same customer service to any of the oppressed populations that the privileged populations miget - wait no, actually BETTER customer service.

Lastly - I am BOYD - who filed an overcharge complaint 5+ years ago, representing myself and exposing a predlandlord only to have my win at appellate division overruled by the Court of Appeals. I have fought all these yeapreserve my home - not just for me but to stop the hemorrhage of affordable housing in this district and acrossManhattan. I began my quest at the incumbents office and visited many, many times over the years asking forguidance or help though it never materialized. It wasn't until I decided to run that he submitted some (very flawelegislation. It was at that point I investigated his donor base and discovered he has benefitted from consistentcontributions form industries are often characterized as predatory - check cashing companies and the Real Estate

Board of NY.

The incumbent has been here 40 years and as the highest paid legislator he has no real connection to what ishappening to people - that 30K have lost their homes due to evictions in 2013 alone and that those folks could haand more importantly SHOULD have been protected by the courts and the agencies whose fiduciary responsibilis to do just that. It is CRITICAL that our representatives promote an era of transparency to assure that the valuthe voters are represented. After 40 years and at 82 years of age, I don't think that the incumbent can make that c- and we just cannot afford to wait one more year.


I think that all my proposals for legislative initiatives affect LGBT people if you are in the 98%.

Housing Proposals and Positions:Require that a rent history be sent to every new tenant in a regulated apartmentCall for the implementation of digital forensics across the DHCR, Department of Finance and the Department ofBuildings data sets to surface up predatory patterns of landlord behaviorSeek to prevent the selling of housing court data or at a minimum, require the removal of frivolous housing courcases filed for the purpose of harassing tenantsMake it illegal for landlords to incentivize a tenant to vacate a rent stabilized apartment via a buy-out offerPromote compliance of state and city tax abatement and development/improvement programs to minimize fraudEnforce existing laws regulations and guidelines on the books for rent regulated housingJoin existing proposed legislation designed to close loopholes that permit fraudulent rents and subsequent removregulated housing from oversight

Education Positions:Boyd is a supporter of strengthening our public schools by increasing funding to:reduce classroom sizesrestore funding for Music, Art and Physical Educationoffset the spending of personal money by teachers for school suppliesShe is a supporter of experimental techniques such as 6 year high schools where students graduate with Associatdegrees, as well as targeted skills based curriculums offered in magnet schools.

Governance: Positions and ProposalsBoyd will commit to a term limit of 8 years in the Assembly seat.



Boyd will deploy a mobile office to meet citizens at their point of need in the community on a regular schedule.Boyd will establish an open access office on the ground floor in the center of the district to make it easier to intewith the community.Boyd will seek to apply the "5 WHY's" to any legislation that is brought before her to ensure the legislation meeintended goal or objective.Boyd will apply the 5 WHYs to understand the broken processes that hinder delivering effective services to citithrough government offices such as Health and Human Services.Boyd will establish and employ processes and procedures in support of constituent services that will exponentialimpact and improve the result for the effort citizens make to address their concerns or problems.

Economic Development: Positions and ProposalsBoyd supports expanding high school from 4 years to 6, to allow graduates to enter the workforce with an AssocDegree.Boyd will develop an Im Local initiative that will focus consumer spending within the District and surface upDistrict needs for retail products and services.Boyd will draw upon the impressive archeological, cultural, and historical assets of the District to promote tourithroughout Assembly District 71Boyd supports working with employers to create programs that provide hands-on training for careers in projectmanagement, design, and coding to students with different strengths.*Boyd supports creating incubators that offer high-level technical, strategic and material assistance for lightmanufacturing, culinary training, music production, digital and graphic design.*

Boyd supports expanding shared work space options to promote cross pollination of ideas and skills that can resumeaningful business development.**Adapted from HOW TO CREATE GOOD NEW NYC JOBS FOR ALL IT STARTS IN THE SCHOOLS byStringer / Richard Florida NY Daily News July 5, 2014



Full Name: Herman D Farrell Jr



Full Name of Campaign Committee(s): Farrell 2014

Campaign Website:

Campaign Twitter Account: Dennyfarrell71a



Since we learned that we will have a primary race on July 14, 2014 we will begin the process of gatheringendorsements from labor unions, civic groups and fellow elected officials.


To the best of my knowledge I have always endorsed those LGBT candidates who have asked for my support, foexample my colleague and friend Assemblyman Danny O' Donnell.


movement.

As a member of the State Assembly, Chairman of the New York County Democratic Committee and Chairman New York State Democratic Party I have always fought for and supported the rights and aspirations of the LGBcommunity at all levels of government.


I was first elected to the Assembly in 1974, I know this district intimately and I know the issues that affect the liNew York's working families. I have been chair of the Assembly's Ways & Means Committee, the committee thexamines all legislation for its financial impact on New York State, since 1994. Prior to that I chaired the Bankin

Committee.

As a legislator my objective has been to serve the needs of the community and I have been able to do just that. Iauthored the Neighborhood Preservation Act, which saved hundreds of thousands of affordable housing units frounscrupulous landlords and decay. I also led the effort to get the state to construct Riverbank State Park in exchafor siting the North River Waste Treatment Plant in West Harlem.


While I cannot point to any specific policy proposal I have always fought for fairness in government and the waaffects individuals. As long as we have a fair and open government all members of the community will have theat the table.



Full Name: Guillermo Linares



Full Name of Campaign Committee(s): Friends of Guillermo Linares

Campaign Website:




Pending


Former Senator Tom Duane, Assembly Member Daniel O'Donnell, Former Council Member MargaritaLopez,Council Member Rosie Mendez, Former Council Speaker Quinn, among others

Explain any activities and/or experiences that demonstrate your commitment to the LGBT civil rightsmovement.

Have supported LGBT agenda throughout my legislative career. I introduce legislation in the NYC Council to mthe Transgender Community a protected group under the NYC Human Rights Laws. As a member of the NYSAssembly, supported the Marriage Equality Legislation.


I have been a strong advocate and activist for public education and immigrants Ten years serving as member ofNYC Council representing District 10 as a strong voice advocating for a progressive agenda and standing upto thdetrimental policies and cuts to social services (including AIDS services) under the Giuliani Adminisration.Introducing as member of the NYS Assembly the NY Dream Act. I provided the leadership mibilizing the Liver

Taxi Industry (Base Owners and Drivers) resulting in the legalization of this important Industry for NYC.


I plan to promote greater collaboration between the LGBT community and immigrant communities across thedifferent neighborhoods withing the Assembly District and beyond in facing common challenges, includinghomophobic and xenophobic acts.



Full Name: Manny De Los Santos


From which parties are you seeking nominations? Democrat

Full Name of Campaign Committee(s): Friends of Manny De Los Santos

Campaign Website: WWW.MANNYDELOSSANTOS.COM

Campaign Twitter Account: MannyDeLosSanto

Campaign Facebook Page:www.facebook.com/MannykDeLosSantos


Northern Manhattan Democrat for ChangeDistrict Leader Maria MorilloState Committee Woman Micaela LugoNYS Senator Adriano Espaillay

List is still in formation.


I have not been in a position where a LGBT candidate has asked for my endorsement.


movement.

From 1998 to 2000, as an undergraduate student in SUNY CobleSkill, I joined the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,Transgender, and Ally Union to provide support to peers and to promote acceptance and educate the campuscommunity about the LGBT student community and rights.

In June 2011, as Manhattan Community Board 12 member, I voted in favor of a resolution "Calling on Congres

Affirm the Humanity and Civil Rights of All and to Enact the '"Respect for Marriage Act." This resolution was texpress support of same sex marriage and to ask Congress to uplift the federal ban on marriage equality for gayslesbians.

Throughout the years on Community Board 12, I have also supported the Liquor License for LGBT bars inWashington Heights & Inwood such as a former bar known as No Parking which was located on Broadway & 17street and Castro, a bar locate on Dyckman St and Nagle Ave.

As a school social worker in various schools, I have always worked on creating a supportive environment for LGstudents. I have also worked with school faculty to have zero tolerance for LGBT-bullying and ensure that theschools anti-bullying policy has explicit guidance on safeguarding LGBT students




I feel that as (1) as a social worker and community board member, I have been able to learn , understand, and won the issues and needs the low and middle income classes face everyday, (2) as young adult, a husband, and faththree years old, I, myself, have experienced these issues such as increasing rents and finding early childhoodeducation for my son, and (3) as a district leader, I have been able to build many positive relationships andpartnerships with other elected officials, community based organization, community leaders, and governmentagencies which I can leverage to help bring resources to the district as well as push for needed legislation.

I feel that as a social worker, district leader, community board member and a father of a three year old , I have bable to (1) learn and understand the issues of the 72nd street,know first hand the issueswhat it takes to bring cha

Passion and commitment to improve the lives of those who live in my district , my make me the best candidate.


As of right now, I have no policy proposals. However, I am looking forward to working very closely with the LGcommunity to create, sponsor, support any policy proposals needed to support, defend, and ensure the civil rightthe LGBT community.



Full Name: Dan Quart


From which parties are you seeking nominations? The Democratic Party and the Working Families Party

Full Name of Campaign Committee(s): Friends of Dan Quart

Campaign Website:

Campaign Twitter Account: DanQuartNY



SEIU 199, 32BJ, WFP, UAW, NARAL Pro-Choice



movement.


I have worked extremely hard over the last three years to represent my constituents. I have

sponsored and passed legislation that has improved the air quality for my constituents, while also

addressing local community concerns. Specifically, I continue to lead a pro bono legal clinic that

assists and represents tenants who cannot afford representation. I believe my legislative and

community record makes me the most qualified person to represent the 73rd Assembly District.


I support state human rights law to prohibit discrimination based on gender identity and expression;

support for state funding for community-based programming to meet the specific health and human

service needs of LGBT people, in areas like mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence and

homeless services.



Full Name: Richard N. Gottfried


From which parties are you seeking nominations? Working Families and Democratic Parties

Full Name of Campaign Committee(s): Friends of Dick Gottfried

Campaign Website: dickgottfried.org

Campaign Twitter Account: dickgottfried

Campaign Facebook Page:www.facebook.com/richard.gottfried


Chelsea Reform Democratic Club, McManus Democratic Club, Jim Owles Liberal Dem. Club. United Auto Wo(UAW) Region 9A New York, 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East. Still receiving


Way too many to list, but includes: Karen Burstein; Tom Duane; Deborah Glick; Danny ODonnell; Matt TitoneMicah Kellner; Margarita Lopez; Phil Reed; Richard Conti; Rosie Mendez; Christine Quinn; Brad Hoylman; Co

Johnson; Danny Dromm; Jimmy Van Bramer


movement.

Supporting, drafting and sponsoring civil rights legislation till since 1971. Original Assembly sponsor of the mabill and GENDA and convened working groups to draft that legislation. Advocating within the Community forsupport for the right to marry. leader of many fights for funding important to the community (HIV/AIDS, LGBThealth and human services, etc). Drafting and winning enactment of HIV confidentiality legislation.Member and supporter of Pride Agenda, GLID, and NYC Stonewall Dems., Marriage Equality and otherorganizations. Active campaigning for LGBT candidates. Many years of L,G,B,T staff (including an LGBT liawho attends LGBT community meetings). Working closely with LGBT organizations to develop and carry out

strategy. Participate in rallies, marches, forums, press conferences, lawsuits; help advance and oppose legislationwithin the Assembly (by gaining co-sponsors for legislation, lobbying the leadership, etc).


See above. Also, I have a deep knowledge of the district I represent and while I have been representing it for myears, I go to as many meetings in the district as I can to stay in touch and involved - from small tenant organizinmeetings to Community Board meetings, Town Halls, etc. and have staff represent me when my schedule does npermit my personal attendance. My community office is considered one of the best for constituent services.




Enacting GENDA. Enacting my single-payer bill. Achieving birth certificate reform and access to Medicaid andinsurance coverage for transgender-related health care. Parenting and adoption legislation. Funding for services.Support for anti-hate crime efforts. Strengthening tenants' rights and the rent laws.



Full Name: Rebecca Seawright


From which parties are you seeking nominations? Democratic, Working Families Party

Full Name of Campaign Committee(s): Friends of Rebecca Seawright

Campaign Website: www.rebeccaseawright.com

Campaign Twitter Account: rebecca76ad

Campaign Facebook Page:www.facebook.com/friendsofrebecca


Elected Officials-

NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer, NYC Public Advocate Tish James, Manhattan Borough President Gale BrewerNYS Senator Brad Hoylman, NYS Senator Liz Krueger, NYS Senator Jos M. Serrano, NYS Assembly MembeBarbara Clark, NYS Assembly Member Dan Quart, NYS Assembly Member Walter Mosley, NYS Assembly

Member Robert Rodriquez, NYS Assembly Member Deborah Glick, NYS Assembly Member Daniel ODonnelNYS Assembly Member Nily Rozic, NYC Council Member Ben Kallos, NYC Council Member Dan GarodnickNYC Council Member Corey Johnson, NYC Council Member Helen Rosenthal, NYC Council Member RosieMendez.

Labor/Progressive Unions-

32 BJ SEIU, Retail Grocery Store Union, Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union, Communications Wor

of America (CWA), District 1, Communications Workers of America (CWA), Local 1180, Working Families Pa(WFP), Local #46 Metallic Lathers Union and Reinforcing Iron Workers, New York Professional Nurses UnionNOW-NYC, NY State NOW organization, Eleanors Legacy / Eleanor Roosevelt Legacy Committee.

Clubs-

East Side Democratic Club (ESDC), Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club.

Activists-Ruth Messinger, Tenants PAC, Edie Windsor, pioneering LGBT activist & plaintiff in historic case in which theSupreme Court overturned the Defense of Marriage Act, Sarah Weddington, attorney in historic Roe v Wade cas

Ellie Smeal, former President, National Organization for Women (NOW), Judith Hope, former Chair, NYS



Democratic Party, Stuart Appelbaum, labor leader, President of RWDSU, Sonia Ossorio, President of NYC NOand NY State NOW organization, Dr. Elaine Walsh, Community Activist, Bertha Lewis, Activist and Co-FoundWFP.


Numerous, including NYS Assembly Members Deborah Glick and Daniel J. ODonnell. I volunteered for GlenMaxey, the first openly gay member of the Texas State Legislature.


movement.

Supported the Hamptons LAMBDA Legal fundraisers, supported and attended the ESPA tea dance for 4 years,supported and attended the ESPA Fall Dinner for 3 years, supported the LAMBDA Literary foundations gala anawards, and sponsored Stonewall and Jim Owles Club gala events.


I am a lifelong Democratic activist. My experience in law, policy making, community service, and LGBT causemakes me the best candidate to represent this district. I am a graduate of the CUNY School of Law, Chair of theBoard of Visitors of the CUNY School of Law and Chair of the Board of Directors of the Feminist Press. I am amember of Community Board 8 and the Parent Teacher Association at my childrens schools.


I will work to secure more resources and funding for Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE).



Full Name: Latoya Joyner


From which parties are you seeking nominations? Democratic and Working Families oarties

Full Name of Campaign Committee(s): Friends of Latoya Joyner

Campaign Website:




SEIU 1199, Hotel Trades Council, SEIU 32BJ, RWDSU, Teamsters Joint Council 16, Bronx County DemocratiParty, Bronx Unity Democratic Club, Bronx Borough president Ruben Diaz, Jr., Bronx county Democratic PartyChairman Carl Heastie, Bronx Deputy Borough President Aurelia Greene, City Council Member Vanessa L. GiDemocratic Party Male District Leader Venancio Catalan, Jr.


I have been supportive of several LGB-friendly candidates including NYS Attorney General Eric SchneidermanCity Comptroller Scott Stringer


movement.

I was supportive of the marriage equality statute that was enacted into law several years ago and have made suremy campaign maintains an open door policy that encourages participation from a broad cross section of New Yoincluding those who are part of the LGBT community.


Prior to pursuing my law degree, I was privileged to work as both an intern and a legislative aide to the then Spe

Pro Temp of the NYS Assembly, the Honorable Aurelia Greene. Under her tutelage I learned about critical issueaffecting the LGBT community - particularly the difficulties people living with HIV/AIDS have when seekingaffordable quality housing and their need for supportive services. While there have been changes in policies durithe intervening years, I believe addressing these need should be a key state priority.


I look forward to working with the Stonewall Democratic Club to develop a specific policy agenda that will meeongoing needs of the LGBT community.



Full Name: Michael Blake



Full Name of Campaign Committee(s): Friends of Michael Blake

Campaign Website: www.votemichaelblake.com

Campaign Twitter Account: VoteMikeBlake

Campaign Facebook Page:facebook.com/VoteMikeBlake


1199 SEIU, New York Communities for Change, and the Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club



movement.

As a lay minister who has been preaching in The Bronx since the age of 13 years old, I know firsthand the impacinfluence a church can have on ones community. That is why the almost 600 New York State clergy and lay leawho currently back LGBT non-discrimination protection will be pivotal in our movement to win equality and jufor the LGBT community. I will encourage church leaders and congregants in my district to increase the numbersupporters for the LGBT movement. The experiences I gained and relationships I formed while working on antidiscrimination issues during my time in The White House and for almost 20 years of activism in New York willinstrumental in forming coalitions that proudly stand side-by-side with organizations, like yours, who work tireland courageously for the betterment of the LBGT community.


No other candidate in the race can say theyve spent the past six years organizing working class communities aro

the country to support progressive issues. I want to take my experiences as President Obamas White House Dirof Outreach to Minority Businesses, African Americans, and State and County Elected Officials to bring opportulike the living wage, early childhood education, and the DREAM Act to New York. I thoroughly understand thesynergy between government and the people and will work to ensure the interests of my constituents are fullysupported in the Assembly. I coordinated labor and community leader outreach for the President Obamas firstInauguration, which provided opportunities to collaborate and mobilize. I directed minority business and AfricanAmerican outreach at The White House leading to continual briefings, trainings and education sessions to ensurevoices of color were at the table, including the urban entrepreneurship summit series that we brought to The BroMy summer job as a youth at St. Barnabas Hospital gave me appreciation for union organizing as did my Dad ofcourse with 1199 and realizing our dignity through union benefits. My work as Operation Vote deputy director fre-election or as Iowa Caucus outreach director was about mobilizing and organizing people

to action and defending health care, civil rights and equal opportunities.




I support the creation of an LGBT center in Bronx and would fight for state funding of that center. Currently thefew resources and services for LGBT Bronx residents and their families, and I am committed to ending thosedisparities and ensuring that underserved LGBT folks in your district and elsewhere in the Bronx receive their fashare of resources and services. I am a supporter of the Empire State Pride Agenda and would be honored to stantheir side and put forth needed legislation.



Full Name: Marsha Michael


From which parties are you seeking nominations? Democratic Party, Working Families Party

Full Name of Campaign Committee(s): Friends of Marsha Michael

Campaign Website: www.marshamichael.com




Bronx.County Democratic Committee, Bronx County Democratic Party Chairman Carl Beastie, Democratic ParMale District Leader Tee Lawton, Teamsters Joint Council 16, SEIU 1199, Hotel Trades Council, Working FamParty, RWDSU


I have never decided to support or not support a candidate based on their gender identity but have no specific na

to provide in response to this question.


movement.

I was placed to see the enactment of marriage equality in New York State and look forward to working closely wthe Stonewall Democratic Club and other like-minded organizations to ensure that this important victory is respegoing forward.


As the child of immigrants who was born outside the United States, I have personally felt the sting of discriminaand had to overcome many obstacles on my way to earning a law degree and becoming a practicing attorney. As

started my career, I chose to return to the Bronx community where I came of age and have extensive knowledgepeople who comprise the 79th Assembly District and my experience as an attorney has led to my becoming intimfamiliar with aspects of the law that directly impact our community.


I am particularly concerned with knocking down the discriminatory barriers that still exist in our State and ensurthat all New Yorkers have the opportunity to achieve the greatest possible success in their personal endeavors. Amember of the state Assembly, I will work with residents, advocates and my legislative colleagues to achieve paof laws such as GENDA and also work enhance educational opportunities for all New Yorkers regardless of genexpression.



Full Name: Jeffrey Dinowitz



Full Name of Campaign Committee(s): Friends of Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz

Campaign Website:




Benjamin Franklin Reform Demociratic Club . Unions and other groups have not endorsed yet.


None have run in my area, but I have endorsed or supported Deborah Glick and Ritchie Torres


Documents

SDNYC 2014 STATE Candidate Questionnaires Part I & Part II