Yonkers Insider: Press Release: Yonkers Democrats Endorse Shanae Williams for Westchester County Legislator 16th District.

 

SHANAE WILLIAMS, CANDIDATE FOR WESTCHESTER COUNTY LEGISLATOR 16th DISTRICT, WON THE YONKERS DEMOCRATIC PARTY ENDORSEMENT.

 

Yonkers, NY February 23, 2023 – Yonkers City Councilmember Shanae Williams has won the Yonkers City Democratic Committee endorsement over the incumbent on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. On January 9^th Shanae Williams announced her candidacy to run for Westchester County Legislator of District 16 and since then she has rallied support of Yonkers district leaders and ward leaders which lead to her success. 

The Yonkers City Democratic Committee Executive Committee held a public meeting giving all candidates an opportunity to seek the party’s endorsement. Williams won 5,705.99 of the weighted votes compared to the incumbents’ 3,146.99 weighted votes. Williams states, “I thank everyone who participated in the democratic process last night and congratulate all endorsed candidates. I am grateful to our party chairman, all the district leaders, ward leaders and executive committee members for their support and confidence in me to be their candidate for County Legislator of District 16.”

Thomas Meier, Chairman of the Yonkers Democratic City Committee says, “Shanae has been a fighter for her community as a Councilwoman and will fight for Yonkers as a County Legislator. The Yonkers Democratic Party is happy and honored to support Shanae Williams for County Legislator.”

“This is a crucial time in history for all of us – a time of uncertainty, a time where women are still underestimated and overlooked, a time where families are worried about their safety and the future of our youth, a time where mental health and housing insecurity is on the rise and so much more – one thing is certain though, it is time for a change in leadership in the 16^th county legislative district” says Williams and she continues, “I care deeply about the people of the district, and I will work diligently and intentionally to address the pressing issues and needs of the community. I look forward to a healthy, positive campaign where I get to listen to the voters and share my platform on how we can make a positive impact together once I have been elected as County Legislator.”

The Democratic Primary is scheduled for Tuesday, June 27, 2023. To learn more or get involved with Shanae Williams’ campaign visit www.ShanaeWilliams.com.