New York’s bravest think Eric Adams is the best candidate to lead New York City’s effort to extinguish the flames of the devastating coronavirus pandemic as our next mayor.
The Uniformed Firefighters Officers Association on Tuesday will endorse Adams for mayor in the June 22 Democratic primary, citing the current Brooklyn borough president’s background and experience as a police officer.
“After careful consideration, the UFOA Executive Board unanimously endorsed Eric Adams. Being born and raised in New York City and patrolling the streets of the city as a uniformed member of the NYPD, it is evident that Eric Adams is the right choice to lead the city out of these trying times,” said UFOA president Jake Lemonda.
“The Uniformed Fire Officers Association encourages all New York City residents to support Adams in the upcoming Primary and General Election, as someone who understands New Yorkers – because he is one and has served them his whole career.”
Adams said, “It’s an honor to have the support of members of New York’s bravest—the men and women who protect us and keep us safe. Our city’s public safety is paramount, and I am humbled that the firefighter officers think I will be up to the task.”
Adams’ support from the fire officers union broadens his labor coalition and multi-racial appeal.
He also won the backing of the Hotel Trade Council workers union, SEIU Local 32-BJ representing building workers, and District Council 37, the largest union representing city government workers.
Adams is running in a crowded primary field that includes city Comptroller Scott Stringer, entrepreneur Andrew Yang, civil rights lawyer and former top City Hall legal adviser Maya Wiley, former city Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia, ex-federal housing secretary Shaun Donovan and not-for-profit executive Diana Morales.
Republicans vying for City Hall include Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa, taxi/bodega advocate Fernando Mateo and financier Sara Tirschwell.