Supporters

Elected Officials
Labor
LGBT
Arts and Entertainment
Community Leaders and Activists

Elected Officials

• The Honorable US Congressman Jerrold “Jerry” Nadler (NY-10)

“Corey Johnson is a progressive, proven leader who gets results — on affordable housing, access to quality education, preventing overdevelopment, and protecting civil rights. He has been a thoughtful and valuable partner on a variety of local matters, and I’m very proud to endorse him for the City Council’s 3rd District.”

• The Honorable Richard Gottfried, New York State Assembly Member and Chair of Assembly Health Committee

“Corey has been an advocate for working people, tenants, seniors, public school families, and protecting the community from excessive development, and he gets things done. He’s smart and level-headed. I’m proud to support him for City Council and I look forward to working with him on the issues our community faces, including restoring full-scale health care in the wake of St. Vincent’s Hospital’s closure. Corey will be a progressive voice that our neighborhoods can count on in the City Council.”

• The Honorable Tom Duane, Former New York State Senator and New York City Council Member for District 3

“I’m proud to endorse Corey Johnson for City Council. Corey will be a strong progressive voice for the West Side and will continue to champion so many of the causes for which I have fought throughout my career – equal rights for all New Yorkers, protecting tenants and preserving affordable housing, and ensuring that we have excellent schools and quality senior services.” 

• The Honorable Brad Hoylman, New York State Senator

“I enthusiastically endorse Corey Johnson’s candidacy for City Council. As a former community board chair myself, I know how important it is to elect officials with experience working with block associations, parents and community groups on local issues like responsible development, better public schools, protecting affordable housing, and open space. Corey has this background and more. He’ll make a great addition to the City Council and I’m proud to endorse him.”

• The Honorable Barney Frank, Democratic Congressman of Massachusetts

 “I first met Corey 13 years ago when he showed courage and inspired a generation of young  people by coming out while still in high school and captain of his football team. Over the years, he has continued to mature as a leader in the fight for justice and equality. I know he will be an outstanding public servant.”

• The Honorable Jared Polis, Democratic Congressman of Colorado

“Corey is a dear friend. I know him to be a passionate advocate for what he believes in – good jobs for working people, good schools for every child and good government for every American. I can’t imagine a better match than Corey Johnson representing his neighborhood in New York’s City Council.”

• The Honorable David Cicilline, Democratic Congressman of Rhode Island

“Before being elected to Congress, I served as mayor of Providence, and I know what it takes to make a good Council member. Corey Johnson has what it takes to advocate for his community and work constructively with City Hall to get results. I am proud to support his campaign.”

• Hon. Mary D. Dorman, Democratic District Leader of 75th Assembly District
• Hon. Paul Groncki,  Former Democratic District Leader, Treasurer of Chelsea Reform Democratic Club
• Hon. Karen Smith, Co-Chair of LEAPS 2022, Retired Acting Supreme Court Justice
• Hon. Keen Berger, Community Board 2 Member, Democratic District Leader of the 66th Assembly District
• Hon. Jonathan Geballe, Community Board 2 Member, Democratic District Leader of the 66th Assembly District
• Hon. Tom Schuler, Democratic District Leader of the 75th Assembly District
• Hon. Sylvia DiPietro, Democratic State Committee Member of the 75th Assembly District
• Hon. Vincent Alfonso, Democratic State Committee Member of the 67th Assembly District

Labor

United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 1500

“Corey has stood up with us in the fight to keep Wal-Mart out of New York, and we know he will be a strong advocate for working people on the New York City Council. Corey will be a great partner on the New York City Council in fighting for an expansion of supermarkets with good paying jobs in communities that are in need of greater access to high quality food. We know he will stand up on behalf of those without a voice.”

Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union (RWDSU)

“RWDSU proudly endorses Corey Johnson in his race for City Council. Under his leadership, Manhattan Community Board 4 was the first in the entire City to come out in favor of a living wage bill. He will be a steadfast ally for working families on the Council.”

Teamsters Joint Council 16

“The Teamsters Joint Council 16 is proud to endorse Corey Johnson in his race for City Council — he is someone who has a real understanding of our members’ needs and who we know we can count on to make sure New York is a place working people cannot just get by but get ahead. We’re looking forward to working with him in 2013 and beyond.”

American Federation of Musicians Local 802

“Local 802 is proud to endorse Corey Johnson in his race for City Council. We saw firsthand his ability to get things done as we fought together to cut through bureaucratic red tape to protect members from onerous new parking regulations in the theater district that endangered their livelihoods. He is someone who our members can really count on to stand up for working families in the City Council.”

32BJ SEIU

“All of these candidates have demonstrated a deep commitment to the working people of our city. Now more than ever New York City needs real champions of working families who will stand up to special interests who would deny workers good jobs that will bring them solidly into the middle class.”

 

 

 

Uniformed Fire Officers Association

“UFOA is proud to endorse Corey Johnson in his race for City Council. As Community Board 4 chair, he has been a strong advocate for maintaining crucial fire services and we look forward to having his commitment on the City Council.  In addition Corey’s support of Police and Fire pensions is a great comfort to our members.”

New York Hotel and Motel Trades Council

“Corey Johnson has been a community leader on the West Side for over a decade. He has fought for quality jobs, permanent affordable housing, community-minded development and raising the quality of life for residents in the neighborhoods he seeks to represent. Corey has stood alongside our workers outside the Central Park Boathouse and we plan on standing beside him in his campaign for City Council.” 

Mason Tenders District Council

“As Chair of Community Board 4, Corey Johnson has a proven track record of being a strong union ally. Corey provided the critical support necessary for the passage of the Good Jobs & Responsible Development Resolution – a resolution by the Manhattan Borough Board supporting the rights of all workers to seek and receive the industry standard wages and benefits for their services. There is no doubt that Corey will continue his leadership on behalf of all hardworking union members in the City Council.” 

United Federation of Teachers

“Corey Johnson understands the issues and concerns that affect his community and will be a leading progressive voice. The UFT is excited to support his candidacy for the City Council.” 

 

 

 

The Working Families Party

 

 

 

 

Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 1101 

“Corey Johnson has a record of leadership on progressive issues that are critical to union families. His dedication and experience make him the only choice to ensure that the hardworking members of the community have an effective advocate in the Council. Much as Corey has stood alongside our members for fair wages and conditions on the picket line, we are proud to stand alongside him as he brings the same commitment to working families and good jobs to the constituents of District 3.”

 

 

 

 

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 3

 

 

 

 

1199SEIU

“Corey Johnson has been a progressive activist and ally in the fight for quality health care, affordable housing and good jobs for all. His record of service and commitment to the residents of the West Side is unmatched and we are proud to endorse him for City Council.”

LGBT

• Cleve Jones, LGBT and AIDS activist
• Ryan Davis, LGBT Activist
• Frank Selvaggi, Former Chair, Empire State Pride Agenda
• Scott Widmeyer, Board of Directors, Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund
• Matt Foreman, Former Executive Director, The Empire State Pride Agenda
• Joe Grabarz, Former Executive Director,The Empire State Pride Agenda
• Kevin Jennings, Founder and Former Executive Director of GLSEN (Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network)
• Dan Choi,  LGBT and Civil Rights Activist
• Jeremy Hooper, LGBT Activist and Blogger
• Sean Eldridge, LGBT Community Activist
• Mario Palumbo, Former Board Chair of LGBT Community Center
• Richard Winger, Former Board Chair of LGBT Community Center
• Kyle Merker, Former Board Chair of Ali Forney Center
• Will Trinkle, Former Board Chair of Empire State Pride Agenda
• Alan Van Capelle, Former Executive Director of Empire State Pride Agenda
• Elizabeth Birch, Former Executive Director of Human Rights Campaign
• Joe Solmonese, Former President of Human Rights Campaign
• Andy Towle, Founder and President of Towleroad.com
• Sean Strub, Founder of POZ Magazine
• Brian Ellner, Founder of TheFour.com
• Terrence Meck, LGBT Activist and Philanthropist

 

Arts and Entertainment

• Gilbert Baker, Creator of the Rainbow Flag
• Rory O’Malley, Tony Nominated Actor for Book of Mormon
• Dustin Lance Black, Academy Award Winner for Milk
• Jason Moore, Tony Nominated Director
• Nick Adams, Actor
• Kevin Sessums, Author
• Mitchell Gold, Author and Activist
• Wilson Cruz, Actor and Activist
• David Mixner, Author and Activist
• Jenny Kanelos, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Broadway Impact
• Bill White, Former President of the Intrepid Museum

 

Community Leaders and Activists

Parent Leaders

• Mary Conway Spiegel, Former President of PTA PS 11
• Juan Brea, Co-President of PTA PS 11
• Kathryn Crosby, Co-President of PTA PS 11
• Katherine Consuelo-Johnson, Former President, PTA PS 51
• Tracy Riposo Cook, Chair of Parents Committee in Penn South

Community Board Members

• Jean Daniel Noland, Former Chair of Manhattan Community Board 4
• John Weis, Former Chair of Manhattan Community Board 4
• Walter Mankoff, Former Chair of Manhattan Community Board 4
• Christine Berthet, Vice Chair of Manhattan Community Board 4
• Burt Lazarin, Second Vice-Chair of Manhattan Community Board 4
• Maarten de Kadt, Member of Manhattan Community Board 4, Vice-President of Chelsea Reform Democratic Club, Penn South Resident
• Jesse Campoamor, Member of Manhattan Community Board 4, Penn South Resident
• Larry Roberts, Secretary of Manhattan Community Board 4
• Charles Bayor, Member of Manhattan Community Board 4, Treasurer of Stonewall Democratic Club and Penn South Resident
• Pamela Wolff, Member of Manhattan Community Board 4, Save Chelsea and Chelsea West 200 Block Association
• Howard Babich, Member of Manhattan Community Board 4
• Gwen Billig, Member of Manhattan Community Board 4
• John Doswell, Member of Manhattan Community Board 4
• Bruce Macaffer, Member of Manhattan Community Board 4
• Aldona McCarthy, Member of Manhattan Community Board 4
• Ernest Modarelli, Member of Manhattan Community Board 4
• Martin Treat, Member of Manhattan Community Board 4
• Robin Rothstein, Member of Manhattan Community Board 2
• Lisa Cannistraci, Member of Manhattan Community Board 2
• Maury Schott. Member of Manhattan Community Board 2
• Vikki Barbero, Chair of Manhattan Community Board 5
• Alan Miles, Member of Manhattan Community Board 5

Democratic Clubs

 

 

 

 

 

The Village Reform Democratic Club (VRDC)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Bob Zuckerman, Former President of Stonewall Democratic Club
• Joseph G. Hagelmann III, Stonewall Democratic Club Treasurer/Past President
• Alan Schulkin, Board of Directors of Downtown Independent Democrats
• Adam Malitz, Board of Directors of Downtown Independent Democrats
• Joanna Saccone, Board of Directors of Village Reform Independent Democrats
• William Stricklin, Former President of Village Independent Democrats
• Steve Ashkinazy, Board of Directors of Stonewall Democratic Club
• Frieda Bradlow, Executive Committee Village Independent Democrats
• Chad Marlow, Former President of Village Independent Democrats

Neighborhood Activists and Tenant Associations

• Lesley Doyel, Co-President of Save Chelsea
• Justin Hoy, Co-President of Save Chelsea
• Mary Swartz, Board of Directors of Save Chelsea
• Walter Mankoff, Penn South Resident
• Gwen Arment , HK5051 Neighborhood Association
• Paul V. Ames, HK5051 Neighborhood Association
• Kathleen Treat, Board Chair, Hell’s Kitchen Neighborhood Association
• Steve Belida, HK5051 Neighborhood Association
• Bob Minor, HK5051 Neighborhood Association
• Zoe Pappas, Chelsea Hotel Association President
• Sean Sweeney, Director of SoHo Alliance
• Kimon Retzos, 100/200 West 15th Street Block Association
• James M. Jasper, President of 300 West 15th Street Block Association
• Tom Cayler, West Side Neighborhood Alliance
• Edward Kirkland, Community and Neighborhood Activist
• Ann Sewell, Community and Neighborhood Activist
• Marisa Redanty, Manhattan Plaza and Hell’s Kitchen Neighborhood Activist
• Gene Stone, Animal Rights Activist, Author of Forks Over Knives