Chaneyfield Jenkins Slate Receives Endorsements From LLA-PAC And NDAC
Chaneyfield Jenkins Slate Receives Endorsements
Newark, NJ: On Sunday, April 22, 2018, The Latino Leadership Alliance of New Jersey (LLA-PAC), and The National Dominican American Council (NDAC) endorsed the Chaneyfield Jenkins slate for the May 8th Newark Municipal Election.
Dr. Maria Teresa Montilla, President of the Latino Leadership Alliance, began her remarks by saying: “Before announcing our endorsement today, it is very important to say that the Political Action Committee of LLANJ only endorses candidates who are committed to work with the Latino Leadership Alliance on issues impacting New Jersey’s diverse communities.
We also take into serious consideration their record in promoting and bringing fairness, respect and inclusion in all areas of government and in the pursuit of socio-economic and political endeavors.
Having said that, I stand here before you, to officially announce the Political Action Committee of the Latino Leadership Alliance decision to endorse Central Ward Councilwoman Gayle Chaneyfield Jenkins for Mayor of Newark.”
The slate consists of:
Gayle Chaneyfield Jenkins, for Mayor
Hector Corchado, Councilman at-Large
Ariagna Perello, Councilwoman at-Large
Bessie Walker, Councilwoman at-Large
Crystal Fonseca, East Ward
Rashon Hasan, Central Ward
Mecca Keyes, West Ward
Katilia Velez, North Ward
