“Women for Lentol” issues letter in support of assemblyman Joe Lentol’s re-election
GREENPOINT — Assemblymember Joe Lentol, running for re-election in the 50th District, has been endorsed by 48 women community leaders who have formed “Women for Lentol.” The group has written a letter in support of Lentol, urging the community to vote for him in the upcoming primary election on June 23.
North Brooklyn activist Emily Gallagher announced in September that she would be challenging Lentol, who has served in the Assembly since 1972 and chairs the powerful Codes Committee.
“I am proud to have the support of these community leaders and activists. Together, we have fought for reproductive rights, environmental protections, tenants’ rights, criminal justice reform and protections for sexual assault victims,” said Lentol. “With Trump and the federal government continuing to threaten women’s rights and body autonomy, we need to do everything we can at the state level to protect women’s rights and wellbeing. Gender discrimination has no place in New York, and I am committed to being an effective ally for women in Albany.”