Three Trailblazers Endorse Zephyr Teachout for Attorney General

Mark Green, Judith Enck, Elisa Sumner join 30+ leaders and lawmakers across NY

NEW YORK, NY (12/08/2021) (readMedia)-- On Wednesday, Zephyr Teachout announced endorsements from three trailblazers in New York State: Mark Green, the first Public Advocate for New York City, Judith Enck, former EPA Regional Administrator under President Obama and Elisa Sumner, Chair of the Dutchess County Democratic Committee. Teachout entered the race for Attorney General last month with key endorsements from Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, Harvard Law Professor Lawrence Lessig, environmental activist Bill McKibben, Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan, Assemblymembers Ron Kim, Emily Gallagher, Anna Kelles, Phil Steck including 30 + leaders and lawmakers elected officials from 10+ counties total across New York.

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"I'm so proud to add the support of these three trailblazing leaders. Whether it's protecting the environment, standing up to injustice or helping elect Democrats to all levels of office, Mark, Judith and Elisa have all played crucial roles in helping push New York in the right direction. I'm so excited to have them on my team," said Zephyr Teachout.

"Zephyr Teachout is different. While 95 percent of those who run and win are traditional politicians, Zephyr is a brilliant, independent-minded, public interest lawyer and consumer advocate who's written major books on corruption. She has a big vision for this office and has been a dynamic law professor, like two others in elected office -- Elizabeth Warren and Katie Porter. I'm proud to endorse another to join the legal pantheon of progressive women. Zephyr perfectly fits this public interest law office that Washington and 49 other states look to for leadership," said Mark Green, the first Public Advocate for New York City.

Mark Green was elected New York City's first Public Advocate in 1993. Green revolutionized and defined the role of Public Advocate, leading investigations into HMOs, hospitals and nursing homes that resulted in fines levied by the Attorney General's office. He first proposed the 311 complaint line used by New Yorkers every day, created the Voter Commission and prohibited companies from firing women because they were victims of domestic violence. He successfully sued Mayor Giuliani's administration to obtain information on racial profiling in the NYPD.

"In every corner of New York, polluters have wreaked serious damage on our environment. We need an Attorney General who will protect people from the ravages of climate change, acid rain, PFAS chemicals in drinking water, plastic pollution, crypto currency bit- coin mining, and lead and mold in public housing. It's time for the big polluters and fossil fuel companies to face consequences and pay for their damages. Zephyr Teachout is the innovative, bold and compassionate legal thinker we need who will hold polluters accountable," said Judith Enck, former EPA Regional Administrator under President Obama.

Judith Enck is a trailblazing environmentalist, with a long career both in government and as an advocate. She was appointed by President Obama to serve as Regional Administrator at the US Environmental Protection Agency and served as Deputy Secretary for the Environment in the New York Governor's Office. She is the founder and President of Beyond Plastics, a national project with the goal of eliminating plastic pollution everywhere. While at the EPA, Enck was subject to former Governor Cuomo's abusive behavior and was not afraid to punch back.

"Zephyr will not only take on the big fights but will also sweat the details and root out corruption and injustice at every level. Zephyr's the honest, independent fighter that New Yorkers -- and the Hudson Valley -- needs in the Attorney General's office. She'll always put the people first over protecting power or the well-connected, and that's why I'm proud to personally endorse my friend Zephyr," said Elisa Sumner, Dutchess County Democratic Committee Chair.

Elisa Sumner is the long-time chair of the Dutchess County Democratic Committee, where she's been leading the group's efforts to recruit volunteers and elect Democrats and women to office in Hudson Valley.

About Zephyr Teachout

Zephyr Teachout is a nationally recognized constitutional law expert, anti-corruption activist, and the leading voice against big corporate monopolies threatening democracy, equity, and human dignity. Growing up in a small, rural community she learned respect for the land and people she disagreed with, but to never back down from a hard fight. A Professor at Fordham Law, she lives with her husband Nick, a public school science teacher and their 3 year old son in Manhattan where her 25 year old step-daughter visits them. Learn more on her website, available here.

Teachout launched her bid for Attorney General on November 15, 2021 with the endorsement of 30 lawmakers and leaders from across the state.

Endorsements (more to come):

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison

Environmental activist Bill McKibben

Harvard Law Professor Lawrence Lessig

Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan

Assembly Member Ron Kim

Assembly Member Emily Gallagher

Assembly Member Anna Kelles

Assembly Member Phil Steck

Kingston Mayor Steve Noble

New Paltz Mayor Tim Rogers

Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick

Hudson Mayor Kamal Johnson

Hudson Common Council Member Tiffany Garriga

UC Young Dems Michael Tierney

UC Leg Abe Uchetelle

UC Leg Eve Walter

Ulster County Dems Vice Chair & NYS Committee Member Jeff Collins

NYS Dem Committee Member Bill Barr

NYS Dem Committee Member Nejla Liias

Woodstock Councilmember Bennett Radcliffe

New Paltz Village Trustee Bill Murray

New Paltz Town Supervisor Neil Bettez

New Paltz Deputy Supervisor Dan Torres

Albany County Legislator Merton Simpson

Rochester City Council Member Mary Lupien

61st Assembly District Leader Jasi Robinson

Public Defender and Candidate for State Senate District 26 Alana Sivin

National Director, Dream Corps JUSTICE Janos Marton

Zenaida Mendez, former President of NOW-NYS

Johana Garcia, Community Leader

Justin Krebs, Community Leader

Brandon West, Community Leader

Marissa Hoechstetter, Survivor-Advocate

Leah Hebert, Workers Rights Advocate

Rita Passarell, Workers Rights Advocate

Erica Vladimer, Workers Rights Advocate

Christian Smalls, former Amazon employee and labor activist