Eastchester District Leader Maritza Fasack, who is the CEO of Women United of Westchester Social Club, Inc., and a member of the Hispanic Democratic of Westchester Committee, wrote a strongly worded letter with her concerns regarding conduct at the Wednesday, January 21st, Westchester County Democratic Committee (WCDC) Meeting. Fasack expressed deep concern about the aggressive conduct of the Chair of the Yonkers Democratic Committee, Thomas Meier, toward candidate Kisha Skipper and WCDC Chair Suzanne M. Berger at the WCDC meeting.
Fasack noted WCDC Vice Chair Louis Sanchez was the only person who pushed back against what she characterized as “disrespectful behavior,” in her letter to Berger. Fasack also strongly requested acknowledgement and action to ensure this bullying conduct is not repeated. (see letter in its entirety below).
Dear Madam Chair Suzanne M. Berger,
I am writing to express my deep disappointment and concern regarding what I witnessed today at the Westchester County Democratic Committee meeting.
I was shocked by the conduct of Thomas G. Meier, Chair of the Yonkers Democratic Committee, particularly his behavior toward candidate Kisha Skipper and toward you as Madam Chair. His yelling, aggressive tone, and dismissive posture created an environment that felt hostile, bullying, and entirely inconsistent with the values we claim to uphold as Democrats.
What troubled me most was the clear sense of entitlement demonstrated—an expectation that endorsements should be automatic and unquestioned, and that dissent or independent voices should be silenced through intimidation. Watching a Black woman candidate be spoken to in that manner, in a public forum, without immediate intervention, was especially upsetting. Silence in moments like that is complicit.
I want to acknowledge that Louis Sanchez was the only individual who stood up and pushed back when he, too, was disrespected. However, it should not fall on one person to respond to behavior that undermines the dignity of the room, the candidates, and the leadership of this committee.
Bullying, intimidation, and public disrespect—especially toward women and candidates of color—should never be tolerated within our party. If we expect voters to trust us with leadership, we must first model it ourselves.
I strongly believe that this incident warrants acknowledgement and action. Whether through a formal conversation, clear behavioral expectations, or other appropriate steps, something must be done to ensure that this type of conduct is not repeated and that all candidates and leaders are treated with respect.
Thank you for your time and for your continued leadership. I share this not lightly, but because I care deeply about the integrity of our party and the inclusive values we stand for.
Respectfully,
Maritza Fasack
CEO of Women United of Westchester Social Club, Inc.
Eastchester District Leader
Member of the Hispanic Democratic of Westchester Committee
Yonkers Democrats Kisha Skipper and Anthony Nicodemo have both announced their candidacy to challenge Republican James Nolon for his seat in the Westchester County Board of Legislators’ 15th District thats serves Bronxville, Eastchester, and Yonkers.
We reached out to Tommy Meier for comment but have not heard back from him yet.
We reached out to Kisha Skipper and she told Black Westchester she has “No Comment.”
He’s a captain in the Spano Crime Family. That means he can mess with anybody wants and nobody can mess with him. It’s as simple as that.
Wow maybe there should be a New Chair ?