Democrat Ellen Young Endorsed by Assembly Member Ron Kim

On Wednesday afternoon, 20th District City Council Democratic candidate Ellen Young received the endorsement of her longtime friend and former colleague New York State Assembly Member Ron Kim. Young and Kim’s relationship goes back more than two decades in city and state government and she looks forward to working with him again in service to Queens and all of New York City when she is elected to the City Council.

Additionally, as another major sign of momentum and strength, Young has more cash-on-hand than any other candidate in the race.

Young, as the first Asian American female elected to the NYS Legislature, and Kim, as the first Korean American elected to public office in New York, have a shared history of breaking barriers in representation and public service. Over the years they have worked together on legislation to bring resources to seniors, middle class families, and the immigrant communities they were elected to represent.

Assembly Member Ron Kim said, "Ellen Young is a former Assembly Member and a true trailblazer for our community. I have learned much from observing and working with her through many years of service, which include efforts to increase civic participation, help senior residents, and boost resources for immigrants, and know she will make an excellent representative and Councilmember.”

Democratic Council candidate Ellen Young stated, “I am honored to have Assembly Member Ron Kim’s endorsement. Ron is part of a generation of dreamers and doers; his drive and his conviction have always been an inspiration to me. In my years of working with and for him, I have always found that we move in perfect lockstep. The service he has given to everyone in this community, from nursing home seniors to working families, is a testament to his integrity. I look forward to representing Queens on the City Council, joined by great colleagues like Ron in the Assembly, where together we will fight for working and middle class families, improve our schools, create jobs and get our city back on track.”