East New York City council candidate Nikki Lucas picks up more endorsements as election day nears

East New York: East New York City Council candidate Nikki Lucas picks up more endorsements as Election Day nears

By: NYC Newswire

Today it was was announced that Emily’s List has endorsed City Council Candidate Nikki Lucas, in the 42nd City Council District, covering East New York, Brownsville, Canarsie and East Flatbush.

“As the founder and president of The People First Democratic Club and The People First Education Fund, Nikki Lucas empowers people to be engaged in decisions at all levels of government, civil service agencies, and organizations that impact their quality of life. EMILYs List is proud to endorse Nikki Lucas for New York City Council District 42,” said Sarah Curmi, Vice President of State and Local Campaigns at EMILYs List.

As stated on their website, EMILYs List’s vision is to be a driving force of change in America. By electing more Democratic pro-choice women to national, state and local office, EMILYs List will consistently infuse our government with leaders who will drive change. Change that truly matters today, tomorrow and forever.

“I am honored and humbled to receive the endorsement of such a well-respected organization like Emily’s List”, stated Nikki Lucas. “I am looking forward to working directly with Emily’s List as a member of City Council, to continue to drive positive change in local government.”

Over the past week Lucas has received endorsements from Resilience PAC, Streets PAC and #VoteProChoice. Other endorsements include the UFT, CSA, DC9, Carpenters Union, Local372, Vote Mama, Progressive Action, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, Senator Roxanne Persaud, Assemblywoman Latrice Walker, retired Congressman Ed Towns and others.