DIANA C. RICHARDSON FOR ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 43 DEMOCRAT ON WORKING FAMILIES PARTY LINE

CROWN HEIGHTS • EAST FLATBUSH • LEFFERTS GARDENS • WINGATE

★ SPECIAL ELECTION • VOTE TUESDAY MAY 5 From the Community, For the Community

ABOUT DIANA RICHARDSON WHAT’S A SPECIAL ELECTION? Community advocate Diana Richardson is a A Special Election is an election held to fill a political registered Democrat running for the 43rd Assembly office that has become vacant between general District on the Working Families Party Line. We will elections. This process ensures that the community have an opportunity to vote for Diana during the th has a representative in the State Legislature when an Special Election on Tuesday, May 5 . elected official has resigned or passed away. The Special Election will take place in the 43rd Assembly Diana Richardson is a first-generation native of District on Tuesday, May 5th. Crown Heights, . While earning her

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration at Medgar Evers College, Diana discovered her passion for public Polls will be open from 6AM to 9 AM. Because this is service and it was clear that community a Special Election, all individuals who are registered rd empowerment would be her central focus. Diana voters in the 43 Assembly District are eligible to later obtained her Master of Public Administration vote regardless of their party affiliation. degree from CUNY .

Diana began her career in the New York State Senate ON TUESDAY, MAY 5 serving as the Director of Constituent Affairs in the VOTE ON WORKING FAMILIES LINE 21st Senatorial District.

Presently Diana uses her program development and advocacy skills for a youth and family service organization dedicated to changing the way America cares for children and families. Using her advocacy for at-risk youth and their families, Diana works diligently to secure the safety and security for those who need it most.

Diana is an Executive Member of Community Board 9, the American Society of Public Administration, and the Progressive Democrats Political Association. Her son, Isaac Bowen Jr., is 11 years old and according to Richardson, is her greatest accomplishment.

On the Issues… ★ YOUTH ★ As a working mother of an eleven year-old son, Diana Richardson is passionate about investing in our youth. She believes that we need to provide young people with positive, character-building opportunities. Such outlets will allow our young men and women to direct their energy towards self-development, so that they will realize their full potential. If elected to represent the 43rd Assembly District in Albany, Diana Richardson will advocate for greater funding of local programs that offer mentoring, sports, arts, tutoring and academic support, and career preparation services. This will help ensure that every young person will contribute to the growth of our community.

★ SENIORS ★ Diana Richardson, a Crown Heights native, feels strongly that our seniors are the pillars of the community and should be well taken care of when it comes to their needs and concerns. Our elders have devoted their lives to uplifting the community, and so they should not be disregarded or unappreciated. Diana is active in reaching out to the senior community to hear what they feel needs to be fixed as well as preserved. As our next Assembly Member, Diana Richardson will support increasing the resources available to seniors, such as community centers, medical benefits, and rent increase exemptions.

★ AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR ALL ★ Diana opposes community development that would bring in expensive, luxury housing. This type of development would change the environmental composition of the district and make the area less affordable for residents. At city planning meetings, Diana is vocal about protecting the area from development that is not accountable to the community. Diana prioritizes community inclusion and empowerment when making development decisions. If elected as Assembly Member of the 43rd District, Diana Richardson will continue to work hard to have the voices of residents heard on these matters.

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