UFT endorses Kagan in Sheepshead Bay council race
Ari Kagan, a Democratic Party district leader in southern Brooklyn who is hoping to become the next city councilman from Sheepshead Bay, picked up an important endorsement on Monday. Kagan, one of the candidates in a crowded field running in the Democrat Primary in September, was endorsed by the United Federation of Teachers.
Kagan is the Democratic district leader in the 45th Assembly District, which overlaps with the 48th Council District, the seat he is seeking. The 48th CD is currently represented by Democrat Michael Nelson, who is term limited and cannot run for re-election.
“As a public school parent, elected party leader, and active member of our community, Ari Kagan has demonstrated a heartfelt commitment to our schools and classrooms,” UFT President Michael Mulgrew said. “He will be a strong voice for the needs of parents, students and teachers on the City Council,” Mulgrew added.