Brennan says he will not run for re-election
Veteran assembly member has served for 32 years
James Brennan, who was first elected to the New York State Assembly in 1984, is retiring.
Brennan (D-Park Slope-Windsor Terrace-Kensington) announced on his Facebook page on Tuesday that he will not be running for re-election in November.
“I am writing to let you know I will not be seeking re-election to the New York State Assembly after thirty-two years in office. I am deeply grateful for the support you have shown me during this time and it has been an honor and an inspiration to be in public service. I am proud of all the good things my office and staff have done in collaboration with the thousands of wonderful people I have had the chance to represent,” he wrote in an open letter posted to his page.