As we move toward the 2016 presidential election, we’re often asked to commit to candidates and engage in campaigns. We think it’s important to state our position:
Greater NYC for Change is an issue-based, grassroots organization focused on promoting everyday social and political change. While we have always supported candidates who share our commitment to progressive change, we do not issue formal endorsements, nor do we actively engage in primary elections. Individual members of our organization are, of course, able to support candidates of their choice, but such support should not be seen as representative of the organization as a whole.
We look forward to a robust debate of ideas that will sharpen positions and produce more effective national candidates in 2016.
Meanwhile, we’ll be working at city and state levels on the issues that matter to us:
- The Fight for $15 and a union. A real living wage.
- Reducing income inequality.
- Ending the influence of accumulated power and wealth in elections.
- Concrete solutions to a looming climate crisis.
- Full funding for public eduction.
- Affordable and supportive housing.
- Passing GENDA and insuring statewide rights for trans people.
- Campaign Zero.
- Prison reform- and clemency for the many who deserve a second chance.
- Recognizing and dismantling our nation’s systemic racism. #BlackLivesMatter.