Join DL21C'ers and hundreds of young Dems across the city...plus Senator Schumer and State Sen. Eric Schneiderman (Sat) and Rep Carolyn Maloney (Sun).... as we head to Jackson Heights this weekend - rain or shine - to help elect Jose Peralta to the State Senate!
The special election for Hiram Monserrate's seat is just four days away.
Despite Monserrate's expulsion for domestic violence, he's running again. Jose Peralta has campaigned on reforming Albany and bringing real change to state government.
This road trip is just a 20 minute train ride away....a morning or afternoon of volunteering this weekend will make a huge difference in who controls our state legislature, and the prospects for real reform in New York State.
Join us this weekend!
Saturday - leaving from Union Square at 8:30am for Jackson Heights. Rally w/Senator Schumer at 9:30am then canvassing/GOTV
(Meet up spot will be under the awning by the steps of the main N/R entrance directly across the street from Whole Foods)
Sunday - depart Manhattan at noon, rally w/Congresswoman Maloney, late afternoon
Contact Rhea Beddoe, our fearless campaign coordinator, for details and with any questions, at rbeddoe@gmail.com......See you this weekend!
About Jose Peralta:
Assemblyman José Peralta’s life and work has been dominated by a deep commitment to our community and to the hard-working families of Queens.
For José, that commitment stems from his own life’s story. A first-generation Dominican-American, José’s parents came to the United States in search of the American dream and a better life for their children. His parents worked hard to sustain their family on the wages of entry-level positions: his father a bank teller and his mother a seamstress at a sweatshop. They struggled to ensure that their children received a quality education that would provide them with opportunities and would instill in them the value of public service.
José is a product of his parents’ sacrifice and has spent a lifetime working to ensure everyone in our community has the opportunity to succeed.
A proud graduate of Queens Public schools, including PS 14, IS 61 and Flushing High School, José was the first Latino Student Body President of Queens College.
After graduating, Peralta began a career giving back to the community he loves through public service. As a community liaison in the New York State Assembly, José worked to make government more accessible to the families of Queens, solving problems and helping people in need. He then served as the Director of the Commission on the Dignity for Immigrants at the New York City Central Labor Council, representing over 1.5 million union members. Under Peralta’s direction, the Commission championed the mission of empowering all immigrants in a variety of ways, including registering over 20,000 new citizens.
In 2002, at the age of 30, José Peralta was elected to the New York State Assembly. José has distinguished himself as a fighter for immigrants and working families, serving with honor and integrity. As the Chairman of the Banking Sub-Committee, José expanded the number of branches serving low-income communities. In addition, José secured millions to improve local schools, spearheaded Operation Impact to put more police on the streets, and brought in the Doe Fund to help keep the streets of the 39th Assembly District clean.