The Massive Apple’s influential hearth officers union threw its assist behind Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine for metropolis comptroller Sunday – splitting from one other highly effective FDNY labor group that has backed his Democratic opponent within the race.
The Uniformed Fireplace Officers Affiliation (UFOA) stated Levine’s expertise gave him the sting over Councilman Justin Brannan, main as much as June’s major between the 2.
“Mark Levine’s track record of fiscal responsibility, transparency, and advocacy for first responders makes him uniquely qualified to oversee the city’s finances as Comptroller,” UFOA president James Brosi, an FDNY deputy chief, stated in an announcement.
“His deep understanding of the challenges faced by our members and his proven ability to implement effective solutions are exactly what New York City needs in its next fiscal steward.”
The assist for Levine comes a month after the Uniformed Firefighters Affiliation, which is made up of 20,000 members, endorsed Brannan within the comptroller’s race.
The dueling endorsements are crucial as a result of the comptroller’s workplace oversees metropolis employees’ pension funds as a part of its function because the Massive Apple’s fiscal watchdog.
Levine, who has been Manhattan borough president since 2022, touted the endorsement in an announcement Sunday, saying he was “incredibly honored” to have the backing of the UFOA, which is made up of greater than 7,500 members.
“These brave men and women put their lives on the line every day to protect New Yorkers. As Comptroller, I’ll fight just as hard for them as they fight for us – that means standing up for the resources and protections they need to do their jobs safely and effectively,” Levine stated in an announcement to The Publish.
Brannan and Levine are every hoping to exchange present Comptroller Brad Lander, who’s passing up the prospect at reelection to as a substitute run for mayor in a crowded major.
The first is about for June 24.
