NEW YORK, New York – The son of Jamaican immigrants says he has decided to run for the position of New York State Male District Leader, so he can “protect democracy” in Brooklyn.
Anthony BeckfordAnthony Beckford told the Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC) that after years of serving the New York Caribbean community as a community advocate and mentor, he has decided to run for the position that is also known as a State Committee Member.
District Leaders are elected, unpaid leaders of the Brooklyn Democratic Party. They make decisions that affect every day Brooklynites, such as voting on Democratic Party leadership, helping to staff poll sites and nominating local judicial candidates.
Early voting in the Democratic Primary starts on June 15 and ends on June 23. Election Day will be on Tuesday, June 25.
Beckford said he believes he will be “the perfect example of leadership as a Democratic District Leader” and plans to bring into the position his advocacy and know-how to draft and lobby for legislation that the community needs.
As a single father, US Marine Corps veteran, entrepreneur and a community advocate, Beckford said he is “no stranger to holding elected officials accountable and bringing about positive change and progress for the people.
“There is a need in our democracy for more leaders who have integrity, and are true advocates and protectors of our democracy. We have heard lip service one too many times and have seen many ‘Electeds’ disappear after election day and then they reappear when it is time to vote again.
“I take our democracy and our rights very serious, and will continue my long-standing work within the district to make sure that our democracy and our rights are protected. I will also make it my duty to help out ‘Electeds’ in city, state and federal with common sense legislation that benefit the people.”
He said he is not just vying for a seat, but intends to bring the representation that is present, transparent and committed.
“My path to victory is very clear. The community has already made it very clear who their Democratic choice will be,” said the two-time recipient of the Caribbean Image Award, Brooklyn Power List Honoree Award, Kings of New York Award, and Community Mom and Pop Award for his advocacy, entrepreneurship and mentorship.
He is endorsed by several elected officials in New York, including New York State Assembly Member Brian Cunningham, the son of Jamaican immigrants.
