Upstate Leaders Endorse Zephyr Teachout for New York Attorney General

BROOKLYN, NY (11/15/2021) (readMedia)-- On Monday, over 20 upstate leaders from five counties announced their support for Zephyr Teachout for New York State Attorney General, including Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan, Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick, Kingston Mayor Steve Noble, New Paltz Mayor Tim Rogers, Hudson Mayor Kamal Johnson, Albany County Legislator Merton Simpson, Assembly Members Phil Steck and Anna Kelles, and Hudson Common Council Alderman Tiffany Garriga. Teachout also announced endorsements from members of the Ulster County Young Democrats and the Ulster County Democratic Committee, Woodstock Councilmember Bennett Radcliffe and New Paltz Town Supervisor Neil Bettez. Teachout launched her bid for Attorney General today in Brooklyn.

Watch the announcement here. Check out her website here.

"The job of the Attorney General is to use the awesome powers of the office to get things done for people. New Yorkers know I don't back down from the hard fights, and I'm ready to go after corrupt politicians and corporations that abuse their power and the planet. Justice means one set of rules regardless of who you are or where you come from, and we need someone with the independence, integrity and expertise to deliver on that promise. That's why I'm running for Attorney General," said Zephyr Teachout.

"New York is at a pivotal moment, and we need an Attorney General who will be a true champion of the people-a leader willing to challenge powerful interests and corrupt Albany politicians. I am proud to endorse Zephyr Teachout because at her core she's a fighter, with a proven record of taking on big pharma, big oil, and big tech companies on behalf of everyday New Yorkers. I look forward to working alongside Zephyr to ensure New Yorkers in every corner of our state have affordable housing and broadband, clean air and water, and good-paying jobs," said Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan.

"Zephyr Teachout is a steadfast champion for justice who will take on polluters, political corruption and corporate greed with equal zeal. New York needs a proven warrior willing to use the full force of the Attorney General's office for equity and justice for all New Yorkers, and there is no one more qualified or committed than Zephyr," said Assembly Member Anna Kelles.

"We need an attorney general who is willing to use all the tools, be very aggressive, and just can't be bought by special interests - and that's Zephyr Teachout. With her hard-won expertise in constitutional and business law, she'll fight for New Yorkers against the corporations and politicians abusing their power," said Assembly Member Phil Steck.

"Zephyr Teachout is the Attorney General New York deserves. A champion for the people, she'll fight for a recovery that focuses on small businesses, will go after officials who break the public's trust, and will steadfastly protect our democracy. This moment demands a dynamic leader like Zephyr who's got the expertise and passion to deliver for all New Yorkers," said Kingston Mayor Steve Noble.

"New Yorkers have been waiting for a leader like Zephyr Teachout. She's unimpeachably honest and just can't be bought. Always the first to call out injustice where she sees it, Zephyr will use the full force of the office to take on corrupt politicians and corporations that put profits before the planet, and use their power to abuse working people. We need someone fearless, with a proven record of taking on the big fights and that's Zephyr," said New Paltz Mayor Tim Rogers.

"Zephyr Teachout knows the state better than anyone. Independent, honest and fearless, we can trust her to always put people first and take on the hard fights. Whether it's protecting New Yorkers from Big Pharma, bad landlords or anti-democratic forces trying to strip our voting rights, Zephyr is ready to take on these fights and win. She's exactly the kind of leadership the Hudson Valley wants and needs at the state level," said Hudson Mayor Kamal Johnson.

"I'm proud to endorse Zephyr Teachout for Attorney General of New York. She's a proven fighter who's unafraid to take on power, whether it's boldly cleaning up corruption in Albany, taking on the fracking industry, or Big Pharma and Big Tech for putting profits over people. We need a fearless Attorney General with guts, and there's no one who can match the one and only Zephyr Teachout," said Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick.

"Unbought, unbossed and determined, we need more leaders like Zephyr Teachout at every level of government. Zephyr knows it's not just enough to fight back against climate change, but we have to deliver justice for the Black and brown communities who have borne the disproportionate impact of pollution. A champion for working people, she has the passion and knowledge to take on big fights - and win," said Albany County Legislator Merton Simpson.

"Zephyr Teachout knows about New York and New York people! We need leaders like Teachout, who is not afraid to step up to the forces of Big AG or Big Pharma that harm New Yorkers every day. Nor is she afraid to stand up for tenants and housing as it becomes a dire issue in the Hudson Valley! We need Zephyr Teachout for Attorney General," said Tiffany Garriga Common Council, City of Hudson, New York.

"Zephyr Teachout has led the movement for change in New York State. Without her, it's hard to imagine we would have banned fracking, or uncover the corruption of the State's crony-driven economic development schemes. Whether it's against Big Tech, Big Ag or Big Pharma, Zephyr will use the full force of the office to fight for working New Yorkers," said Rochester City Council Member Mary Lupien.

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 in Manhattan with her husband Nick, a public school science teacher, their 3 year old son, and occasionally her 25 year old step-daughter.