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Up2Us Endorses Terry Clements, Candidate for County Legislator

Terry Clements, Democratic candidate for Westchester County Legislator, District 11, exemplifies Up2Us values. As a longtime District Leader, educator, district resident, and activist, she has consistently and fiercely served her community. 

She currently serves as Vice Chair of the Westchester County Democratic Committee, Chairman of the Black Democrats of Westchester, Westchester Black Women’s Political Caucus (Mt. Vernon Chapter) and is a former State Committee Woman representing the 88th AD.

She is also an active member of the New Rochelle Lions Club, Jack and Jill of America Westchester Associate Chapter (Lifetime Member), Westchester Alliance of Black School Educators (WABSE), Parent Teacher Association, New Rochelle FUSE, New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) (AFL-CIO). As a member of the New Rochelle Lions Club Terry organized a benefit for Haitian earthquake victims. 

For her many years of political and community service and shared values, the Board of Directors of Up2Us, on behalf of our membership heartily endorses Terry Clements for Westchester County Legislator, District 11.

Register Now for County Government 101 on Sunday 2/11

Up2Us Presents
County Government 101 with MaryJane Shimsky

Sunday, February 11, 2018 from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Join us as we welcome County Legislator MaryJane Shimsky to give us a primer on Westchester County Government.  As activists, we know that we can be more effective when we understand the context in which we are operating and the issues facing our county. Admission is free, voluntary contributions are welcome to offset the expenses of hosting events.

Up2us proudly announces the following endorsements of candidates for westchester county legislator in their respective districts

Up2Us envisions an America where individuals are represented fairly and treated with kindness and respect. Therefore, Up2Us proudly endorses the following candidates for Westchester County Legislator (listed in order of district).

  • Elect Nancy Vann for County Legislator (1st)
  • Elect Kitley Covill for County Legislator (2nd)
  • Elect Daren Tolz for County Legislator (3rd)
  • Re-elect Michael Kaplowitz for County Legislator (4th)
  • Re-elect Ben Boykin for County Legislator (5th)
  • Elect Nancy Barr for County Legislator (6th)
  • Re-elect Catherine Parker for County Legislator (7th)
  • Re-elect Alfreda Williams for County Legislator (8th)
  • Re-elect Catherine Borgia for County Legislator (9th)
  • Elect Damon Maher for County Legislator (10th)
  • Re-elect MaryJane Shimsky for County Legislator (12th)
  • Re-elect Lyndon Williams for County Legislator (13th)
  • Elect Gwen Dean for County Legislator (14th)
  • Elect Ruth Walter for County Legislator (15th)
  • Elect Chris Johnson for County Legislator (16th)
  • Re-elect Virginia Perez for County Legislator (17th)

Up2Us Endorses Candidates for Westchester County Legislator

Up2Us envisions an America where individuals are represented fairly and treated with kindness and respect. Therefore, Up2Us proudly endorses the following Democratic Candidates for Westchester County Legislator.

District 2:  Kitley Covill Kitley has spent her career protecting families and espouses the same fiscally responsible and social caring values as Up2Us.

District 3:  Daren Tolz is a teacher, focused on budgetary responsibility and government transparency and is aligned with Up2Us vision and values.

Their commitment to equality, fairness and opportunity for all makes them the clear choices in their respective districts.