Brad Lander Draws 200+ for Anti-Trump Town Hall; Scoops Endorsements from Four Freedoms Dem Club, Sen. Andrew Gournardes, and AM Phara Souffrant Forrest
Watch the Town Hall video here; view photos here
NEW YORK, NY — Today, Brad Lander earned the endorsements of the Upper East Side’s Four Freedoms Democratic club, State Senator Andrew Gournardes, and Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest, solidifying his support in Brooklyn and expanding it into the high voter area of Manhattan’s Upper East Side. His campaign also released a video highlighting his anti-Trump Town Hall that drew a packed crowd at the First Unitarian Congregational Society in Brooklyn and included speakers such as Congressman Greg Casar and Ana María Archila, co-director of the Working Families Party.
Earlier this week, Lander earned the #1 endorsement from Make the Road Action and CUFFH Action, and support from Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez and six other Brooklyn democrats: Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, State Senator Julia Salazar, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, and City Councilmembers Jennifer Gutiérrez, Sandy Nurse and, Lincoln Restler. Four Freedoms ranked Lander first, Gournardes ranked Lander along with Zohran Mamdani, and Souffrant Forrest ranked Lander second.
“I’m honored that so many of my colleagues and my constituents believe I’m the best candidate to be the next mayor of New York City, to put an end to the corruption in City Hall and solve our city’s housing crisis that is crushing so many,” said Brad Lander. “It’s time New York lives up to the democratic values we’ve long championed, by standing up to fascist bullies like Donald Trump and preventing another corrupt politician like Andrew Cuomo from ever stepping foot in Gracie Mansion.”
"The Four Freedoms Democratic Club proudly endorses Brad Lander for Mayor," said Four Freedoms President Jerry Ferguson. "Brad is an experienced city leader who has leveraged his roles as a city council member and Comptroller to advocate effectively for New Yorkers and oppose the Trump administration. His genuine commitment to the health, safety, and dignity of our city goes beyond mere rhetoric and soundbites; he is the champion we need and deserve. Over the next two months, Four Freedoms members will work diligently across the Upper East Side and Roosevelt Island to secure his decisive victory in both the Democratic primary and the general election."
“I’ve seen Brad Lander in action firsthand,” said State Senator Andrew Gournardes. “From passing ‘Freelance Isn’t Free’ to the landmark Gowanus Rezoning to cracking down on dangerous drivers, Brad has a record of success. He always sticks to his values and delivers meaningful results and would make an excellent Mayor.”
“For years, I’ve known Brad Lander to be an honest and effective leader, and I’m confident he can pull us out of our housing and homelessness crisis and end the corruption plaguing City Hall,” said Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest. “Brad spent his entire career in affordable housing and community development, and as Comptroller, he held corrupt politicians like Eric Adams accountable. I’m proud to rank him 2nd on my ballot in June.”
Lander has the deepest and widest coalition of any candidate in the race, with support from Congressman Greg Casar, NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, State Senator Liz Krueger, Assembly Members Khaleel Anderson and Robert Carroll, and Councilmember Tiffany Cabán.
Lander recently secured the endorsements of the Working Families Party, Make the Road, and College Democrats of America. He leads the mayoral pack in Democratic club endorsements, including Indivisible Brooklyn, 504 Dems, Unity Dems, Three Parks Democrats, Broadway Democrats, Village Independent Democrats, Upper West Side Action Group, Hell’s Kitchen Democrats, Bay Ridge Democrats, Independent Neighborhood Democrats, New Kings Dems, and Central Brooklyn Independent Democrats.
Lander has also received endorsements from UAW Region 9A, New York Progressive Action Network, JFREJ, Emgage, and NYC Organization of Public Service Retirees. Lander’s campaign has raised over $7.2 million and will soon surpass the mayoral race’s $8.3 million spending cap.
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