NY Gov. Cuomo Nominates Brown and Quinn to Lead State Democrats

New York Gov. Cuomo nominated new leadership for the State’s Democratic Party.

“Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today nominated Byron Brown, Mayor of Buffalo, to serve as Chair, and Christine Quinn, President and CEO of Women in Need, to serve as Vice Chair of the New York State Democratic Committee. Mayor Brown and Christine Quinn would replace Sheila Comar, who has served as Acting Chair of the State Party since 2014. Mayor Brown and Christine Quinn are exemplary leaders who have dedicated their lives to making this state a fairer, more just place for all New Yorkers,” Governor Cuomo said. “I am confident their leadership and expertise will build on the good progress we have made, and continue advancing the core values of the Democratic Party. I thank them for their service and I look forward to working together to move this state forward.”

In their roles as Chair and Vice Chair of the New York State Democratic Committee, Mayor Brown and Christine Quinn would help advance key Democratic Party goals, lead fundraising efforts and help elect democratic candidates to public office across the state.

Byron Brown currently serves as Mayor of the City of Buffalo. For the past decade, he has worked to revitalize downtown Buffalo, attract big business and talent to the region and stimulate economic growth. Mayor Brown previously served as a member of the New York State Senate, representing the 57th and 60th Senate Districts. Prior to that, Mayor Brown served on the Buffalo City Council from 1995 to 2001. Mayor Brown has also served as a member of Governor Cuomo’s New York Works Task Force and on the Governor’s Western New York Regional Economic Development Council.

Christine Quinn was named President and CEO of Win in 2015. Ms. Quinn is an accomplished leader with more than 20 years of experience in public service. From January 2006 to December 2013, Ms. Quinn served as Speaker of the New York City Council, representing Hell’s Kitchen, Chelsea, the West Village, and parts of Flatiron, SoHo and the Upper West Side.

Most recently, Ms. Quinn served as Special Advisor to Governor Cuomo, where she helped lead the successful effort to pass the nation’s most comprehensive law to combat sexual assault on college campuses. In 2015, she was a resident at Harvard University’s prestigious Institute of Politics. Ms. Quinn also spearheaded the creation of the Women’s Equality Party, the first women’s party in modern American history. She presently serves on the Board of Directors of Athlete Ally and on the Board of NARAL Pro Choice NY.

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