NEW YORK, New York – Attorney Kenneth Gayle says he is seeking to become a judge in the Brooklyn’s Municipal Court District 6 because he wants to be a role model for young people including those of color.
Kenneth GayleGayle is contesting the Democratic Primary in New York on June 25 and he told the Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC) that he’s done “a lot of work to increase the numbers of Black and Brown kids at specialized high schools….”
The attorney, whose late father, Kenneth E. Gayle, Jr., had migrated to Brooklyn from Kingston, the Jamaican capital, when he was eight years years old, describes himself as “a neighbourhood lawyer from Brooklyn, who wants to be a judge for all people”.
The Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn resident, said the family of his late mother Valerie Gayle, has been living in Brooklyn for almost 100 years, and that “I never went the corporate route as an attorney but instead decided to live and work in my community for my community”.
He said his dad became a paraplegic and “had to fight in court to find justice and restitution for his injuries.
“Watching my dad fight for his rights truly inspired me. He was unable to raise me physically, but was always there emotionally.”
Gayle said his prospects of winning in the primary are “very high if I can get my message of truth, fairness and justice out effectively to each and every community across the 6th Judicial District.”
He said he has been an advocate for social justice, fighting against predatory lending and deed theft, and serving with neighborhood defendant services to ensure fairness and equity in the judicial system.
Gayle, a graduate of the State University of New York (SUNY) College obtained his law degree from Fordham University School of Law.
He is the managing partner of Kenneth Gayle, P.C and that his practice has allowed him to represent clients in Supreme, Civil and Housing Courts, giving him a “deep understanding” of the judiciary’s responsibilities.
“As a candidate of the 6th Municipal Court Judge in Brooklyn, I am committed to upholding justice with integrity, fairness and compassion,” he said, stressing that his dedication to “serving our community stems from a deep belief in equality and the rule of law.
“Together, we can ensure that our court system remains a pillar of trust and accountability for all Brooklyn residents,” said Gayle, adding that he is looking forward to the opportunity to bring his skills and dedication to the bench, “ensuring justice and fairness for all.”
Gayle has been endorsed by several local elected officials, including Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, the daughter of Jamaican immigrants; Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair, Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, the daughter of Haitian immigrants; Assembly Members Latrice Walker and Brian Cunningham, the son of Jamaican immigrants.
