Yonkers Insider: Election 2021 Desk: Press Release from Campaign Office of Yonkers City Council Majority Leader Corazon Pineda-Isaac.

Press Release:  WITH STRONG BACKING, YONKERS CITY DEMS NOMINATE CITY COUNCIL MAJORITY LEADER CORAZON PINEDA-ISAAC FOR A 3^RD TERM.

Aided by A Record of Accomplishments, “There is Still More Work to Do.”

 

By an overwhelming majority of 82.58% to 17.42%, the Yonkers Democratic Committee on Wednesday, January 27, endorsed Democratic Councilwoman and Majority Leader Corazon Pineda-Isaac to represent Yonkers’ 2^nd City Council District for her third and final consecutive term.



Pineda-Isaac’s name was placed in nomination by Eileen O’Connor.  The incumbent shared, “I am very honored and humbled by Eileen’s endorsement and the strong support of so many of our city’s district leaders. With the backing of Yonkers Democrats I am confident the great constituents who make up the 2^nd District will re-elect me to Council so I can continue to advocate for them because there is still more work to do.”

Majority Leader Pineda-Isaac has worked with her colleagues in Yonkers government and the state legislative delegation to ensure that education funding remains a top priority for the City, which has resulted in higher rates of graduation and national recognition for academic excellence. She is also working to expand the Affordable Housing Ordinance and increase the number of affordable units in all new developments in Yonkers to provide greater accessibility to more people. Pineda-Isaac has also introduced legislation establishing an Affordable Housing Registry to make finding and applying for affordable housing units easier for residents. Most recently, in collaboration with the South Broadway Business Improvement District, she crafted legislation that mandates the licensing of hotels so that Yonkers retains greater control over hotels in order to benefit neighborhoods and the City.  



Known as one who meets regularly with constituents to address their issues and concerns, Pineda-Isaac says there is still more work to do: “I fight for what is right, even when what is right may not be popular. Yes, I have a reputation for speaking my mind but I stay true to my values and beliefs, and I am planning to take on the next four years with as much grit, determination, and enthusiasm as I displayed during my first two terms in office.”