Lincold Restler Endorsed By Lamda Independant Democrats

A press release from State Committee candidate Lincoln Restler:

BROOKLYN, NY- Thursday night, Brooklyn’s oldest and largest lesbian and gay organization voted overwhelmingly in favor of endorsing Lincoln Restler for State Committee. “Lincoln is keenly aware of the issues facing our community, and has been a strong advocate for social justice issues in Brooklyn. I know that he will be an independent voice on the State Committee and fight for a better brand of politics in this borough,” said Co-President, Tom Burrows.

Lincoln responded to the news, saying, “I am proud and honored to have the endorsement of one of Brooklyn’s most progressive organizations, and I look forward to working with the members of LID in the weeks and months ahead as we strive toward the common goal of increasing the amount of transparency and participation in the Brooklyn Democratic Party.”

Born and raised in Brooklyn, Lincoln is running for State Committee to clean up the borough’s Democratic party, which has seen three of the past four party bosses indicted on corruption charges. Lincoln is a strong neighborhood advocate, active across the 50th AD as an elected officer of Community Board 2, a board member of the Pratt Area Community Council, the Fort Greene Association, and Brooklyn for Peace. Lincoln is also a founding member of Brooklyn Vanguard - a group focused on increasing engagement and support of the Brooklyn Public Library. As a Program Officer in the NYC Office of Financial Empowerment, Lincoln develops basic banking products for low and moderate income New Yorkers. Lincoln will bring his expertise and commitment to his native borough to fight for more open space, affordable housing, and the real needs of our community.

For more information on Lincoln’s candidacy, please visit LincolnRestler.org.