New Reform Candidate Lincoln Restler Campaigns for 50th Assembly District State Committeeman

A press release from 50th Assembly District State Committeeman Candidate Lincoln Restler:

Brooklyn native Lincoln Restler champions bold vision in district leader race
New Kings Democrats push anti-corruption platform against Brooklyn Boss Vito Lopez

BROOKLYN, NY-In a Williamsburg bar full of over 100 cheering supporters, Brooklyn native, Lincoln Restler, announced his candidacy for State Committeeman/District Leader in the 50th Assembly District, which covers Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Williamsburg, and Greenpoint.

As a founding member of the New Kinds Democrats, Lincoln is running to clean up the Brooklyn party which has seen three of the past four party bosses indicted on corruption charges. Lincoln will stand up to the machine and fight for transparency and accountability in our local Democratic Party.

"The era of the political clubhouse is long gone, but the Brooklyn machine is alive and well.  Brooklyn needs an infusion of bold leadership, progressive ideals, and a commitment to grassroots organizing. I'm running because we deserve a better brand of politics," said Lincoln.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, Lincoln is a strong advocate for our community, 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.

“We need strong progressive Democrats with the vision and independence to fight for our communities and put Brooklyn before their own interests. Lincoln is the future of the Democratic Party and we need him now,” said Matt Cowherd, President of the New Kings Democrats.

A progressive Brooklyn Democratic Party could be a tremendous force for change in New York politics. As the largest county in New York State accounting for 9.14% of the weighted vote at the Democratic Convention, the Brooklyn Democratic Party could be the vanguard of progressive politics. From City Hall to Albany, Brooklynites need leaders who will put people before politics. A new Brooklyn Democratic Party will clean up the notorious judicial selection process to ensure the best jurists reach the bench, will fight for quality elected representation for every office in Brooklyn, and will be a strong voice for a progressive agenda.

New Kings Democrats (NKD) was founded in 2008 by Obama campaign alumni to challenge the entrenched Democratic establishment and support progressive reform minded candidates for public office in Brooklyn.;