2012 Organizing for America National Military and Veterans Affairs and New York State Director Rob Diamond

admin — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 19:40:05 +0000

New York State Leader

Ben’s running a campaign dedicated to excellence, he’s got the experience, and the desire, and the drive to make sure that everyday he’s waking up to improve the lives of New York City’s residents.

Hi, I’m Rob Diamond, the former State Director for the Obama for America Campaign here in New York.

I’m proud to talk to you today about why I’m endorsing Ben Kallos to be the next City Councilmen for New York City’s District Five.

Ben has been a colleague and friend for a number of years and someone whose work I have admired deeply, particularly in the area of voter protection.

Ben's work making sure that citizens can exercise the right to vote has been one of the best work in the state and the country.

Ben helped found the Democratic Lawyers Council and served as the statewide coordinator during its last election cycle.

When Ben joined that organization, seven years ago, it only had fifty members, and now boasts nearly five thousand.

Ben helped pilot a program around New York State for College Democrats helping make sure that our students can exercise their right to vote, the program has been a model for this country, and has been adopted by the College Democrats across the country.

Ben’s running a campaign dedicated to excellence, he’s got the experience, and the desire, and the drive to make sure that every day he’s waking up to improve the lives of New York City’s residents.

That’s why I am proud to support my neighbor, my friend and a great colleague, Ben Kallos to be the next City Councilmen for New York City’s District Five. Thank You

New Roosevelt Founder Bill Samuels

admin — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 06:59:19 +0000

New York State Leader

New Roosevelt Founder Bill Samuels

Ben is, like [State Senator Gustavo Rivera], a young future leader for our community. Ben has also worked and played a key role in developing policy positions from redistricting to campaign finance reform.

My name is Bill Samuels and I am here to tell you that I am very enthusiastic about Ben Kallos being our next City Council person.

I have had the pleasure of Ben Kallos serving as the Executive Director of New Roosevelt for the last couple years. Ben lead the effort to oust Pedro Espada in the Bronx, a crooked state senator, and he was replaced by a young progressive, Gustavo Rivero. Ben is, like Gustavo, a young future leader for our community. Ben has also worked and played a key role in developing policy positions from redistricting to campaign finance reform.

Unlike his assembly opponent, Ben is enthused about the job for the service he can provide us. He's not just interested, as his opponent is, in avoiding trips back and forth to Albany.

I am telling you that I will be very sorry to lose Ben as the Executive Director of New Roosevelt. But I also will be very proud to have played a small role in Ben becoming a great City Council person and representing all of us.

Ben Kallos, Re-Elect to New York City Council in 2017 - New York State Leader

2012 Organizing for America National Military and Veterans Affairs and New York State Director Rob Diamond

New Roosevelt Founder Bill Samuels