1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East today
announced their endorsement of Victor Pichardo for the 86th Assembly
District in the Bronx.
Mr. Pichardo is part of a new group of community leaders working
for a better future in the Bronx. Kevin Finnegan, Political Director of
1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, said “During the many years
Victor has been working as a public servant, he has put the interest of
working people first. He has a strong vision for the future of the
Bronx, including good jobs, affordable housing, quality education and
health care for all.”
“I am honored and proud to receive the support of 1199SEIU, which
has one of the most effective, member-driven political programs in the
country. With over 220,000 members in New York City, 1199SEIU’s
membership represents the hardworking men and women of the 86th
assembly district,” said Victor Pichardo. He added “I look forward to
working with 1199SEIU members, who are very politically active and
engaged, to help improve the lives of the diverse communities that live
in the district and the Bronx.”
Born in New York City, Victor spent his childhood living in the
Fordham Road section of the Bronx and the Inwood section of Upper
Manhattan. After graduating from the University at Buffalo in 2007 with a
degree in Communications and double minors in English and Sociology,
Victor pursued an internship with Senator Charles Schumer in New York
City. After completing his internship, Victor became Senator Schumer’s
Staff Assistant and was eventually promoted to Community Outreach
Coordinator/Latino Liaison.
After serving 4 years in Senator Schumer’s office, Victor expanded
his career and became an Associate Director of Public Relations at
Mercy College. Although it was a wonderful experience, Victor missed the
life of public service and decided to return to his true calling. In
2012, Victor became the Director of Community Affairs for State Senator
Gustavo Rivera in the Bronx.
This comes after the State's Largest Grocery Workers Union
The United
Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) Local 1500, New York State's
largest grocery workers union, announced its endorsement of Victor
Pichardo in the special election being held to fill the vacant 86th
Assembly seat from the Bronx.
"Albany needs young, dedicated individuals committed to open and
transparent governing if it is going to ask for public's trust. Victor
Pichardo is just that type of individual Albany and most importantly the
constituents of the 86th Assembly District, are seeking to bring
integrity and honesty to this Assembly seat," said Patrick Purcell,
Assistant to the President of UFCW Local 1500.
4 comments:
How many people and who are running for this seat?
Why not richard soto?
there's 5...
who the heck is victor pichardo? Oh wait, that's another one of those who are brought in out of nowhere. Then we wonder why the Bronx is known for political corruption?
Post a Comment