President of CSEA Unit 9169, Alberto Velazquez, has officially and unanimously secured the nomination from the Yonkers Democratic Executive Committee on the evening of Wednesday, February 5th. As the party’s endorsed candidate Velazquez will be challenging current Councilwoman Corazón-Pineda-Isaac who announced she would be running for reelection to the City Council’s 2nd District in the June 24th Democratic Primary.
“I am so grateful and proud to be the endorsed Democratic nominee for this position. I would like to thank my fellow Democrats for putting their faith in me to be their candidate for City Council District 2, and I promise to be the hardest working candidate I can be for the people of the community,” Velazquez said upon receiving the nomination.
Velazquez states he is running on the issues that matter most to residents, such as affordable housing, quality of life, support for public safety, investment in public works, and strong advocacy for those in need of services. He shared he believes that “the district has long lacked a constituent-center approach to city government” and says he is committed to changing that.
“For me, this isn’t just a career; it’s a calling. I sincerely thank you for your consideration and look forward to your support,” Velazquez continued.
With 26 years of service as an employee of Yonkers Public Schools, Mr. Velazquez has demonstrated a deep and enduring commitment to the city and its residents. Since 2021, he has proudly served as President of the Civil Service Employees Association Unit 9169, where he has tirelessly advocated for the hardworking employees of the Yonkers School District. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Mr. Velazquez is actively involved in numerous local nonprofit organizations, including the Dominican Cultural Association of Yonkers (ACDY), Give Back and Rebuild, and other community-focused initiatives that uplift and empower Yonkers residents.
Velazquez says he is preparing to engage voters across District 2 and share his vision for a more inclusive, responsive, and prosperous Yonkers.
For more info on Velazquez’s campaign visit his website and follow him on Facebook and Instagram
