Stop Yassky Mtg. Monday

by Azi Paybarah
Thu, 8 Jun 2006 at 4:09 PM
updated Sun, 14 Jan 2007 at 1:47 PM

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Council member Al Vann is calling for a coaltion to meet on Monday because "we are in peril of losing a 'Voting Rights' district, the 11th Congressional District, as a result of the well-financed candidacy of Council Member David Yassky, a white individual." Vann's meeting is taking place Monday morning at 8:30 a.m. on the 16th floor of 250 Broadway. The email from Vann's office, which a reader forwarded to me, is after the jump.

MEMORANDUM

June 8,2006

To: Black Elected Officials, City, State, and Federal From: Councilman Al Vann Re: Preserving Voting Rights District

As one of the planners for the Black Brooklyn Empowerment Convention to be held at Concord Baptist Church on Saturday, June 17, 2006, we felt it our duty to address the fact that we are in peril of losing a "Voting Rights" district, the 11th Congressional District, as a result of the well financed candidacy of Council Member David Yassky, a white individual.

Not unexpected, there are currently three Black candidates who also aspire to fill the seat of retiring Congressman Major Owens.

In an attempt to bring awareness and accountability to this critical situation, the convention planners are requesting a meeting, to be followed by a press conference, of members from the Congressional Black Caucus, the New York State Black, Puerto Rican and Latino Caucus, and the Black, Latino, Asian Caucus of the New York City Council.

We have scheduled an orientation and briefing for Monday morning at 8:30 a.m. in the 16th Floor Conference Room at 250 Broadway. (Across the street from City Hall)

We are scheduling a press conference from 10:00 A.M. on the Steps of City Hall. If the weather is inclement, the press conference will be held in the Red Room.

We realize the time is short, but we also recognize that this is a most critical issue that we must begin to address immediately. We would be greatly appreciative if you could adjust your schedule to join us for this significant event.

Please confirm your attendance by calling Yvonne Girela of my staff at (212) 788-7354 or email ygnyc@aol.com.

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