CONGRESSMAN JAMAAL BOWMAN ON THE KILLING OF TYRE NICHOLS

“The Hispanic Democrats of Westchester is a 40-year-old organization that has a long and distinguished history of educating voters, registering new voters, mentoring possible candidates, supporting democratic candidates and working for the democratic party. We have now reached the tipping point and are ready to present to the democratic party and the public our list of candidates for the 2023 political season, including county legislative candidates, town council candidates and mayoral candidates. We are full participants in the democratic process and are willing to fight for our seat at the table,” Francella and Robin Bikkal, co-chairs of the Hispanic Democrats of Westchester said in the statement. “New Rochelle in particular, is fertile ground for Hispanic candidates coming forward to run for office and serve their community. Ximena (Francella) has been active in her community for years and we feel that the time is now to seek new and different representation on the county board of legislators.”

The Hispanic Democrats of Westchester organize to empower the Hispanic community of Westchester County by educating the electorate, developing leadership skills, conducting voter registration, cultivating and supporting qualified Hispanic candidates, and electing Hispanic and other candidates who are supportive of the issues confronting the Hispanic community.

“We have the support of unions and the business community,” Bikkal shared. “So, we know we’re doing the right thing. The people who are running are people who were active in their respective communities.”