NEW YORK, CMC – The son of Jamaican immigrants says he has decided to run for the New York State Male District Leader position so he can “protect democracy” in Brooklyn.
Anthony Beckford told the Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC) that after years of serving the New York Caribbean community as a community advocate and mentor, he has decided to run for the position of State Committee Member.
District Leaders are elected, unpaid leaders of the Brooklyn Democratic Party. They make decisions that affect everyday Brooklynites, such as voting on Democratic Party leadership, helping to staff poll sites, and nominating local judicial candidates.
Early voting in the Democratic Primary starts on June 15 and ends on June 23. Election Day will be on Tuesday, June 25.
Beckford believes he will be “the perfect example of leadership as a Democratic District Leader” and plans to use his advocacy and know-how to draft and lobby for legislation that the community needs.
As a single father, US Marine Corps veteran, entrepreneur, and community advocate, Beckford is “no stranger to holding elected officials accountable and bringing about positive change and progress for the people.
“There is a need in our democracy for more leaders who have integrity and are true advocates and protectors of our democracy. We have heard lip service one too many times and have seen many ‘Electeds’ disappear after election day, and then they reappear when it is time to vote again.
“I take our democracy and our rights very seriously and will continue my long-standing work within the district to make sure that our democracy and our rights are protected. I will also make it my duty to help out ‘Electeds’ in city, state, and federal with common sense legislation that benefits the people.”
He said he is not just vying for a seat but intends to bring present, transparent, and committed representation.
“My path to victory is obvious. The community has already made it very clear who their Democratic choice will be,” said the two-time recipient of the Caribbean Image Award, Brooklyn Power List Honoree Award, Kings of New York Award, and Community Mom and Pop Award for his advocacy, entrepreneurship, and mentorship.
Several elected officials in New York endorse him, including New York State Assembly Member Brian Cunningham, the son of Jamaican immigrants.
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