PRESS RELEASE: Latimer Locks Down Broad Support Across Westchester as Convention Nears

PEEKSKILL, NY — May 1, 2017 — Weeks into his campaign for County Executive, with support growing faster than expected, Senator George Latimer has garnered broad-based support in advance of the Democrats‘ May 10th convention.

After adding endorsements from the Democratic Committees of Eastchester, Peekskill, Mt. Pleasant and ten chairs in northern Westchester this week, Senator George Latimer today thanked the growing coalition of nearly one dozen town and community Democratic groups for their enthusiastic support, while also urging that all Democrats focus on the tough fight ahead in November.

“In the weeks since I announced my intention to run for County Executive, I am honored by the support I have received from district leaders, elected officials, and party committees. From Westchester’s cities in the south to our towns in the north; from the Long Island Sound to the banks of the Hudson, our support and organization grows every day.  Democrats are coming together to stand up for our values and for middle class families, and we are building the strength to win in November,” Senator George Latimer (D-Rye) said today.

“With ten days left to go until the convention, we’re gaining momentum and have no plans of slowing down. I’ve said from the beginning that we’re going to respect the nominating process and let it reach its conclusion when we convene on May 10th.  From there, I hope that all of us as Democrats can unite to get our county back on track for all the taxpayers who have been ‘Rob’d’ by the current administration’s Trump-like adherence to politics over people,” he added.

Latimer, one of Westchester’s most visible elected officials, is continuing to meet with Democrats across the county to secure their support right up through the May 10th convention. As of today, Latimer has secured the following endorsements:

Local Democratic committees:

Bedford Democratic Committee
Eastchester Democratic Committee
Harrison Democratic Committee
Mamaroneck Town Democratic Committee
Mt. Pleasant Democratic Committee
North Castle Democratic Committee
Peekskill Democratic Committee
Rye City Democratic Committee
Rye Town Democratic Committee
Scarsdale Democratic Committee

Local Party Leaders (in addition to local Democratic Committees)

The Town/Village Democratic Chairs of the following communities:
Villages: Bronxville, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Pelham Manor, Tuckahoe
Towns:  Mt. Kisco, New Castle, North Salem, Pound Ridge, Somers, Yorktown

Local elected officials:

Jose Berra, North Castle Town Councliman
Dan Brakewood, Port Chester Village Trustee
Chris Burdick, Bedford Town Supervisor
MaryAnn Carr, Bedford Town Councilwoman
Drew Claxton, Peekskill City Councilwoman
Jaine Elkind Eney, Mamaroneck Town Councilwoman
Peter Fanelli, Larchmont Village Trustee
Barry Fertel, New Rochelle City Councilman
Malcolm Frouman, Larchmont Village Trustee
Emily Hurd, Rye City Councilwoman
Abby Katz, Mamaroneck Town Councilwoman
Luis Marino, Port Chester Village Trustee
John Martin, White Plains City Councilman
Carol Miller, Larchmont Village Trustee
Tom Murphy, Mamaroneck Town Councilman
Tom Nardi Rye Town Councilman
Ernie Odierna, Mamaroneck Town Councilman
Catherine Parker, County Legislator, 7th  CLD, Rye
Leon Potok Mamaroneck Village Trustee
Manny Quesada, Ossining Village Trustee
Barry Reiter. North Castle Town Councilman
Karen Schleimer, Mt. Kisco Village Trustee
Nancy Seligson, Mamaroneck Town Supervisor
Victor Tafur, Mamaroneck Village Trustee
Danielle Taggar-Epstein, Rye City Councilwoman
Kathleen Talbot, Peekskill City Councilwoman
Keith Waitt, Mamaroneck Village Trustee
Lorraine Walsh, Larchmont Village Mayor