County Committee Chair Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz presided over last night's Bronx Democratic County Committee call. Dinowitz opened up asking for his Chief of Staff Randi Martos who was appointed 'credentials chair" for the meeting, as she had just stepped out of the room. He then said 'like most women in my life they don't listen.' After the business of electing officers Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. told of the wonderful job that the Bronx Count organization had done in the September Primary. Diaz said that 82 percent of Bronx Democratic voters voted for Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Next the officers went with the two district leaders from each Bronx assembly district into another room to choose a county leader. There had been some talk, much like is always the case about the county leader. When it came to the decision Councilwoman Maria Del Carmen Arroyo nominated the current county leader. She said that at first she did not support Assemblyman Heastie a few years ago, but he has proven to be a good county leader that is why she is proud to support him now. Assemblyman Marcos Crespo 2nd the nomination. There was no opposition to Heastie for county leader, but the previous county leader and district leader from the 78th A.D. was absent from the meeting.
After the vote County Leader Heastie thanked those around the table adding that he has always tried to be fair to everyone, showing no favoritism to anyone. No one is disrespected and that he is not a dictator. He then mentioned that there was still a judicial convention to be held.
After taking care of making sure that a quorum was present Councilman Andy King was recognized. since the convention was being hejd at the Eastwood manor on Eastchester Road, Councilman King welcomed everyone to the 12 council district he calls home. King then nominated John V. Barrone for the one open judge position in the Bronx. Councilman Andrew Cohen seconded the nomination. the vote was unanimous in favor.
Judge Nominee John V. Barrone thanks those who voted for him, as county leader Heastie looks on.
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