I. Candidates Interviewed
James Felton Keith – (former candidate) 13th Congressional District
Adriano Espaillat – 13th Congressional District
Robert Carroll – 44th Assembly District
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez – 14th Congressional District
Joseph Crowley – 14th Congressional District
Jazmine Robinson – 23rd State Senate District
Carolyn Maloney – 12th Congressional District
Hakeem Jeffries – 8th Congressional District
Sander Hicks – 12th Congressional District
Adem Bunkeddecko – 9th Congressional District
II. Candidates Endorsed
44th Assembly District – Robert Carroll (unanimous)
13th Congressional District – Adriano Espaillat (82% in favor, 18% abstain)
34th State Senate District - Reconsideration of No Endorsement (33% in favor, 42% Opposed, 25% abstention)
23rd State Senate District – Jazmine Robinson (unanimous)
12th Congressional District – Carolyn Maloney (unanimous)
14th Congressional District – Joseph Crowley (80% in favor) Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (20% in favor)
8th Congressional District – Hakeem Jeffries (unanimous)
9th Congressional District – Adem Bunkeddecko (80% in favor, 20% abstain)
III. Board of Governor Addition:
America Oliva and Bjorn Thorstad were added to the Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club Board of Governors
IV. Campaigning for Brian Flynn
Allen encouraged everyone to join campaign on May 5 and 6 for Brian Flynn (club endorsed candidate for Congress 19th Congressional District)
V. Discussion of Night Life
Allen indicated continued discussions at Manhattan Community Board #2 regarding Tom Connor’s reappointment to the SLA Committee. He also indicated the club leadership will be meeting with the new Night Life Mayor, Ariel Palitz, and will plan an event with her regarding nightlife issues.
The Club adjourned at 5:25pm