I am thrilled to report that I have been reelected as Downtown’s District Leader with 68% of the vote, and that I will be joined by Jenifer Rajkumar, who was elected with 70% of the vote.
In the neighboring district, progressive candidate John Scott upset a longtime incumbent to complete the sweep.
There are, of course, far too many people to thank. But four people deserve special mention.
- Councilwoman Rosie Mendez is the Lower East Side’s most fearless advocate and her support was invaluable and a great honor.
- Former District Leader Adam Silvera is one of the most genuine, organic, committed community leaders I have ever met. His work on our behalf, his cajoling of his neighbors, his great strategic mind were decisive, and are of incalculable value to progressive Democratic movement in New York.
- Downtown Independent Democrats, led by President Jeanne Wilcke, have proven they are Lower Manhattan’s finest reform Democratic organization.
- Finally, Jenifer Rajkumar is one of the hardest working, tenacious campaigners around. I am tremendously proud to have run alongside her. I know she will do great things for Lower Manhattan.
Thank you all for your votes, your work and your wishes. I am humbled and honored by these results, and look forward to serving our neighborhoods and our party over the next two years.
Now that the campaigning is done, please reach out to me at Paul@NewellNYC.org on any community issues.
All the best,
Paul
The Winning DID Team!
