By Nelson A. King
The Progressive Democrats
Political Association of Central
Brooklyn (PDPA) and Democratic
Congresswoman Yvette D.
Clarke have endorsed Brooklyn
State Sen. Kevin Parker in his
bid for New York city comptroller.
A lifelong Brooklynite, Clarke,
the daughter of Jamaican immigrants,
has served Brooklyn in
Congress since 2007, and, prior
to that, in the City Council, representing
the 40th Council District
in Brooklyn, from 2002 to
2006.
As councilwoman, she succeeded
her mother, Dr. Una S.T.
Clarke, who has also endorsed
Sen. Parker.
“On behalf of the members
of the Progressive Democrats
Political Association of Central
Brooklyn, we are proud to
endorse my dear friend and colleague
in government, State
Sen. Kevin Parker for New York
City Comptroller,” said Clarke,
who represents the 9th Congressional
District.
“Sen. Parker has a distinguished
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track record of public
service, dedication, excellence
and compassion, and is a leading
voice nationwide on energy
matters,” she added. “He is a
tireless advocate for women, the
environment, public safety, and
our communities —including
the Caribbean-American community.
“Sen. Parker is built to lead,”
the congresswoman continued.
“His unique qualifications make
him well suited to excel as our
next Comptroller, starting day
one. Sen. Parker has received the
endorsement of the Progressive
Democrats of Central Brooklyn
and a coveted endorsement from
the Hon. Dr. Una S.T. Clarke.
“I am confident Sen. Parker
is committed to advancing
and fortifying our values, and
will continue to be a beacon
for innovation and leadership
in New York City,” Clarke said.
“Sen. Parker’s record speaks for
itself. In the Comptroller’s race,
he is the right man for this job,”
Clarke concluded.
Parker, who has served in the
New York State Senate for 18
years, representing Brooklyn’s
diverse 21st Senate District, said
he was
grateful for the endorsement
of Congresswoman Yvette Clarke
and PDPA.
“The congresswoman has
proudly represented Brooklyn,
taking inspiration from the trailblazing
work of her mother,” he
said. “I look forward to the advice
and counsel of the Clarke matriarchs
when I am Comptroller.”
The elder Clarke, the first Caribbean
born woman to serve in
the New York City Council (from
1992 to 2001), on Feb. 4 endorsed
Parker for New York City Comptroller.
“I am extremely proud to
endorse Kevin Parker for New
York City Comptroller,” said
Jamaican-born Dr. Clarke. “Kevin
is a true public servant and fearless
leader who has continuously
delivered for his district, New
York City and the entire state
since he entered public office.
“As the first Caribbean-born
woman to serve in the City Council,
I am grateful for the work he
has done for New York’s Caribbean
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Senate
community, and I think he
is the most qualified candidate
for the job in this race,” she
added.
“Kevin’s tremendous background
and breadth of governmental
experience is exactly
what New Yorkers need in
a Comptroller to revitalize our
city’s economy in the wake of
the COVID-19 pandemic,” Clarke
continued. “During these uncertain
times, we need a champion
like Kevin — a tireless champion
who will work for all New
Yorkers.”
Clarke, progressive Dems endorse
Parker for city comptroller