DC 37 Endorses Khari Edwards for Brooklyn Borough President

Following a vote last night, Khari Edwards has officially been endorsed for Brooklyn Borough President by District Council 37 (DC 37), New York City’s largest public-sector union, which represents over 150,000 members and 50,000 retirees. Earlier this month, Khari was endorsed by the DC 37 executive committee. 

“Khari is focused on Brooklyn’s most vulnerable communities. He has stood by our side on the East Brooklyn Call to Action Campaign and reinvested in our youth by leading anti-gun violence and tutoring programs. It’s clear he’s the right choice for Brooklyn and the only choice for our members,” said Henry Garrido, District Council 37 Executive Director, AFSCME.

“As someone who worked on the frontlines inside a hospital during the height of this pandemic, I saw our city’s workforce put their lives on the line every day ensuring that our city did not miss a beat, which is why I am honored to receive DC37’s endorsement,” said Brooklyn Borough President Candidate Khari Edwards. “As Brooklyn Borough President, I will fight to provide a better future for our city’s workforce while ensuring that every city employee gets the respect they deserve.”

DC 37 represents a cross-section of city workers across multiple agencies including essential workers like the city’s paramedics, EMTs, and 911 operators; certain health and hospital workers; as well as positions in schools, libraries, CUNY, and cultural institutions.