Trinidad-born Jaime Williams secures broad endorsements as early voting begins in Brooklyn

As early voting in the New York Democratic Primary got underway on Saturday, Trinidadian-born New York State Assemblymember Jaime Williams drew support from a broad coalition of elected officials, labor organizations, faith leaders and community advocates across Brooklyn.

Early voting continues through Sunday, June 21, with Election Day on Tuesday, June 23.

Williams, the representative for the 59th Assembly District in Brooklyn, told the Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC) that the endorsements reflect her work on affordability, neighborhood investments, community services, and support for homeowners, tenants, seniors, and working families throughout the district.

Her district comprises the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Canarsie, Flatlands, Mill Basin, Marine Park, Bergen Beach, and Georgetown, as well as surrounding communities.

Williams said the support reflects years of working alongside residents and stakeholders in securing resources, funding, and opportunities that benefit local families.

“I am grateful for the support of so many community leaders, organizations, and elected officials who share my commitment to serving the people of our district,” she said. “Together, we have worked to bring resources, investments, and opportunities to our neighborhoods.

“And I look forward to continuing that work on behalf of the families, seniors, homeowners, and young people who call this community home,” she added.

Williams said among those endorsing her reelection are Guyanese-born New York State Senator Roxanne Persaud; Haitian-American Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn; Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas; Assemblywoman Latrice Walker; Assemblywoman Monique Chandler-Waterman, the daughter of Jamaican and Barbadian immigrants; and Assemblyman Brian Cunningham, the son of Jamaican immigrants.

Williams said she is “honored to have earned the support of fellow elected officials who understand the importance of delivering results and advocating for local communities.”

She said her campaign has also received support from respected community leaders including Haitian-born Gary Brazela, president of the 69th Precinct Community Council; Sheryl Boyce, president of the Bayview Houses Community Association; Rabbi Hecht; Rabbi Levy; and Pastor Gail Ford.

“These are individuals who work every day to strengthen our communities and improve the quality of life for residents,” Williams said. “Their support means a great deal because they understand both the challenges and opportunities facing our neighborhoods.”

In addition, Williams said she has earned the support of several labor unions representing thousands of working New Yorkers, including the NYC AFL-CIO, HTC, NYC Carpenters Union, Corrections Captains Association, FDNY Local 2507, CSEA, New York State Public Employees Federation, and the Uniformed Sanitation Association, Local 831.

“This is only a partial list of the many leaders, organizations and residents who have supported our campaign,” Williams said. “I believe this broad coalition reflects the work we have done together to strengthen our communities, secure investments for local neighborhoods, and advocate for the needs of working families.”

Throughout her tenure in the New York State Assembly, Williams said she has been a “vocal advocate” for affordable housing opportunities for tenants while also fighting for support, tax relief, and protections for one- and two-family homeowners.

She said she has “consistently focused” on bringing resources and funding back to the 59th Assembly District while working to address quality-of-life concerns and economic challenges facing residents.

“With affordability impacting families across our district, the stakes in this election are simply too high,” Williams said. “We need experienced leadership that understands how to bring resources, funding, and opportunities to our communities.

“I encourage every eligible voter to participate in this election and make their voice heard,” she added.