In an outpouring of support today, Bronx elected officials vociferously endorsed NYS Comptroller Tom DiNapoli for re-election. Led by Bronx County Democratic Party Chair Carl Heastie and Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., officials cited Tom’s diligent work over the past eight years in cleaning up an office marred by scandal and reaffirming the integrity needed in the NYS Comptroller’s office. Surrounded by representatives from all corners of the Bronx and from all levels of government, Comptroller DiNapoli accepted their endorsement to a rousing applause.
A Quinnipiac University poll released today puts Comptroller DiNapoli nearly thirty points ahead of his opponent as the comptroller’s race enters its final month before Election Day. This results from a strong record of putting New Yorkers first when it comes to holding corrupt officials accountable, uncovering waste and misuse of taxpayer dollars and his deft stewardship over New York State’s pension fund.
“It is with great humility and pride that I accept the endorsement of my great friends from the Bronx today,” said NYS Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. “The diverse communities across this borough have always been an important part of the social fabric that makes up our great state. Their support will be invaluable as our campaign moves into the final month and I could not be more thankful. From Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. to County Chair Carl Heastie to my many friends at all levels of government, the Bronx leadership will be a pivotal part of our effort to spread our message of accountability and integrity to New Yorkers across the state.”
Bronx officials repeatedly cited this work, as well as Comptroller DiNapoli’s support for budding economic development in the Bronx as reasons for their offering their support:
"From our time together in the New York State Assembly right through today, Tom DiNapoli and I have always been great partners. Together, we are working to create new jobs in The Bronx and develop and agenda for the future growth of our borough. I am proud to call Tom DiNapoli our comptroller, and I am even prouder to call him friend. I urge everyone to join me on November 4th to reelect Tom DiNapoli as our comptroller," said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.
“New York Comptroller Tom DiNapoli has been a true champion to the people of New York. He has taken a stand when others have cowered fighting corruption, ending waste in government, stewarding our pension system to record highs and providing insightful oversight to our state agencies,” said Bronx Chairman Carl Heastie. “We in the Bronx are proud of the work he has done, and we enthusiastically support Tom in his re-election. We need him to continue the outstanding work he is doing for the people of the Bronx and New York State.”
“Comptroller DiNapoli is a reformer who has gotten concrete results for the taxpayers of New York State,” said Assembly Member Jeffery Dinowitz. “His leadership in fighting waste and corruption have saved New Yorkers millions and millions of dollars. And there has been no better steward of our pension fund than Tom DiNapoli. I wholeheartedly support him for reelection and urge my fellow New Yorkers to come out in big numbers to support him.”
"During my tenure as a member of the New York State Assembly, Tom DiNapoli has been responsive to the needs of my community and to the state of New York. His work on increasing diversity in the comptroller's office and with Minority and Women owned Business Enterprises has been especially meaningful here in the Bronx. It is with great pride that I endorse Tom DiNapoli for reelection as Comptroller and I look forward to continuing to work with him in the years to come," said Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda.
Editor's Note: It looks like the Bronx Democratic County organization is fully united behind State Comptroller Di Napoli, unlike previous elections.
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