Shelley Mayer Wins Democratic Support for NYS Assembly in Yonkers Special Election
Broad Coalition of Support Includes Independence Party and Working Families Party
Mayer Officially Announces Her Campaign for 93rd Assembly District
YONKERS, NY -- The Yonkers Democratic Committee overwhelmingly endorsed Shelley Mayer for the remaining term in representing the 93rd Assembly District. Mayer was nominated by Ward Leaders Ann Muro and Roberta Robinson-Frazier, both of whom praised Mayer for her experience and commitment to fighting for Yonkers. Mayer has initialized her campaign effort fortified with a broad coalition of support, which includes the Independence Party and Working Families Party; a testament to her ability to bring different groups together. The 93rd Assembly District was previously represented by the newly installed Mayor Mike Spano. Governor Andrew Cuomo has called a Special Election for March 20, 2012.
“I believe that we need a strong, progressive and experienced voice to represent our families, businesses, and neighborhoods. As someone who was born and raised in Yonkers, I know this City. And as someone who has extensive experience with the legislative process in Albany for over 25 years, I know how Albany works. We need a representative who will represent our values, advocate for our needs, and get things done in the State Legislature. On day one, I can hit the ground running to deliver for Yonkers,” said Shelley Mayer.
“Yonkers Democrats are proud to support Shelley Mayer for Assembly. Shelley is an experienced and progressive leader, dedicated to charting a new course for Yonkers and New York. We need proven leaders like Shelley who can work with our representatives in Albany to fight for our kids, our jobs, and our community," said Symra Brandon, Chairwoman of the Yonkers Democratic Committee
"Shelley Mayer is an experienced and effective leader who has the drive to deliver real results for Yonkers. In these tough economic times we need a fighter who can navigate the legislative process and make sure that working families receive their fair share. Shelley's proven ability to work with legislative leaders and unparallelled expertise make her an ideal advocate for Yonkers," said Reginald LaFayette, chairman of the Westchester County Democratic Committee.
“Mayer is a proven leader who can work with local representatives to make sure that Yonkers gets its fair share for education, economic development, and small businesses. Shelley is not only an advocate, but an expert in the legislative process, who can deliver real results," said Ken Jenkins, Chairman of the Westchester County Board of Legislators, and Vice-Chairman of the Black Democrats of Westchester.
"We have supported Shelley in the past and believe her experience and understanding of working families' issues, including small businesses and property tax relief, will be a great benefit to the people of Yonkers," said Patrick Welsh, Chairman of the Westchester chapter of the Working Families Party.
"Shelley Mayer's experience in government, commitment to civic life, and strong family values make her and ideal candidate to represent the people of Yonkers in the State Assembly. In all her years in government, she has always fought for the people of this state, and now we in Yonkers have an opportunity to have her all to ourselves. No one will work harder and be more effective," said Giulio Cavallo, Chairman of the Westchester County Independence Party.
What a bad choice she is. Hope the Republicans pick a good one, Yonkers cannot afford Shelley Mayer. 25 years in Albany tells the story of what she is, we don't need her representing us. Pay attention people.
Posted by: concerned yonkersite | January 18, 2012 at 18:10
Nominated by Ann Muro. Funny how her son was just hired by the City of Yonkers after being let go a few years ago. Somethings never change.
Posted by: Unbelievable | January 18, 2012 at 18:49
Getting the endorsement of the Indp. Pty. and the WFP is a testament to her ability to bring all sides together! There is no other side. The WFP is a wholly owned subsidary of the Dem. Pty. and the Indp. Pty. is for sale to the highest bidder.
Posted by: Two wings on the same bird of prey | January 18, 2012 at 18:56
you guys don't get it...democrats are automatically
elected...there is no viable republican opposition
because the demographics are changing rapidly..its
the same reason Obama will be re elected even though
i will be voting for romney....too bad
Posted by: anon e independent | January 18, 2012 at 19:41
Another do-nothing panderer in the mold of Spano and Cousins. The only ability they need for Albany is to be able to leech onto someone elses legislation and try to convince people that they wrote it. Sadly most buy the kool-aid.
Just read the crap above. And look who it is by:
Symra Brandon
Reginald Lafayette
Kenny I am desperate to be County Executive Jenkins
And the ever popular and widely bought
"Dr." Giuilo Cavallo
Personally I would be ashamed to be endorsed by this group of losers. Especially Cavallo. Shelly must have no dignity.
I do not care how much power the Democrats have, this is such a disgusting group of people I am happy to be in the minority.
Posted by: anon | January 18, 2012 at 20:11
"Whom the God would destroy, he first makes mad." Euripides
Posted by: He's right folks | January 18, 2012 at 23:51
The WFP is nothing more than a front for the unions who control Albany & Ms. Mayer. Also Ms Mayer was counsel to the Senate Democrats who among her clientle were Sens's Kruger, Espada, Gonzalez, Smith,Sampson & Moserrate all of whom are either in the can, on their way to the can or under investigation by the feds and subsequently will be going to the can. Ms Mayer proudly claims that she has 25 years of experience in the dealings of Albany-which by most accounts has been the most dysfunctional legislature around-this is what Ms Mayer will bring to Yonkers along with whatever the unions and her chief stooge Shelly Silver tell her to do.
Posted by: anon | January 20, 2012 at 13:59