Look, we're just as confused as you are.

Within two days, the Brooklyn Democratic Party endorsed and then un-endorsed Governor Kathy Hochul for re-election. At a moment when voters are looking for clear, principled leadership from Democrats, Brooklyn’s party chair is focused on advancing her own personal agenda that seems to change from day to day.

Here’s what we have been able to piece together.

On January 31, Brooklyn Party Chair Rodneyse Bichotte-Hermelyn called a meeting of the party’s Executive Committee with just two days' notice. She lobbied the District Leaders to endorse Kathy Hochul for Governor and, carrying a large number of proxy votes at a meeting on February 2, she won the passage of this endorsement.

We're holding a special two-part general meeting on Zoom this month in order to speed along our endorsement process for several candidates. Come out to hear from and ask questions of the candidates and then vote on NKD's endorsement. (In order to vote on all endorsements this month, you'll need to be a dues-paying member of the club and have attended at least one of these two meeting sessions.)

RSVP and Zoom info for Feb. 12 here.

RSVP and Zoom info for Feb. 19 here.

Check NKD Slack for specific details on candidate schedules for each meeting. And we'll plan to see everyone in person for Rep Your Block petition pick-up and other petitioning events at the end of the month!

Join us and our other allied clubs in the Brooklyn Can’t Wait coalition at Black Forest on Smith Street to introduce and support our slate of District Leader candidates from across the borough. Meet the candidates we’ll be supporting along with some of the other elected officials and organizations who are supporting the campaign.

Monday, Feb. 2
6:30-9:00 pm
Black Forest Brooklyn - 181 Smith Street
RSVP and tickets here

These candidates put tons of volunteer time into running these races and they need monetary support to cover costs like petition printing and filing, mailers, and—all too often—legal defense against challenges by the county machine that has repeatedly fought to keep newcomers off the ballot. Small-dollar donations can go a long way and you could make the difference in winning the party that Brooklynites deserve!