The New York League of Conservation Voters Gives Green is proud to announce its first round of endorsements of the election cycle, recognizing a diverse group of environmental champions running for office across New York City and Westchester County.
“These leaders have proven they understand the urgency of the climate crisis and are committed to bold, actionable policies that will build a more sustainable and equitable future,” said Julie Tighe, President of the New York League of Conservation Voters. “We are proud to endorse this group of candidates and look forward to working with them to continue advancing environmental progress at the local level.”
The first round of endorsed candidates are:
- Ken Jenkins, Westchester County Executive
- Vanessa Gibson, Bronx Borough President
- Antonio Reynoso, Brooklyn Borough President
- Donovan Richards, Queens Borough President
- Christopher Marte, City Council District 1
- Erik Bottcher, City Council District 3
- Julie Menin, City Council District 5
- Gale Brewer, City Council District 6
- Shaun Abreu, City Council District 7
- Yusef Salaam, City Council District 9
- Carmen De La Rosa, City Council District 10
- Eric Dinowitz, City Council District 11
- Kevin Riley, City Council District 12
- Pierina Sanchez, City Council District 14
- Oswald Feliz, City Council District 15
- Linda Lee, City Council District 23
- Jim Gennaro, City Council District 24
- Shekar Krishnan, City Council District 25
- Nantasha Williams, City Council District 27
- Lynn Schulman, City Council District 29
- Selvena Brooks-Powers, City Council District 31
- Lincoln Restler, City Council District 33
- Crystal Hudson, City Council District 35
- Sandy Nurse, City Council District 37
- Alexa Avilés, City Council District 38
- Shahana Hanif, City Council District 39
- Rita Joseph, City Council District 40
- Susan Zhuang, City Council District 43
- Mercedes Narcisse, City Council District 46