Cumbo wins support from LGBTQ council colleagues
Councilmember Laurie Cumbo, running for her second term representing the 35th Council District (Fort Greene-Clinton Hill), has gotten a big pat on the back from her co-workers.
The seven members of the City Council’s LGBTQ caucus announced that they are endorsing Cumbo’s re-election bid. The caucus members are Ritchie Torres, Daniel Drumm, Rosie Mendez, Corey Johnson, James Van Bramer, James Vacca and Carlos Menchaca.
“Laurie Cumbo has been a strong advocate for LGBTQ rights. She is an ally that we counted on when we fought to protect the rights of LGBT students and transgender women of color. The seven NYC councilmembers who comprise the LGBT Caucus are supporting Laurie because she has stood by our side on important issues and legislation that protect our community,” said Councilmember Rosie Mendez (D-Manhattan), chairperson of the LGBTQ Caucus.
Cumbo said she is excited about the endorsement from her colleagues.