May 9, 2020 (Rochester, NY) This week, the Rochester Labor Council announced their endorsement of Jamie Romeo, who is seeking to continue serving as Monroe County Clerk in the upcoming Primary Election on June 23rd.
Jamie Romeo was appointed by Governor Cuomo to serve the remainder of the term as Monroe County Clerk after the previous Clerk, County Executive Adam Bello, was sworn into his first term. Upon taking the oath of office, much of Monroe County Clerk Romeo’s first months have been focused on managing the vital workforce and County operations through the COVID19 crisis.
Dan Maloney, President of the Rochester Labor Council, "Jamie Romeo is and has been a strong advocate for working people in our region for many years. Her work on issues important to labor has earned Jamie Romeo the respect and endorsement of Unions in her candidacy for elected office in past races. We as representatives of the Rochester Labor Council are proud to recommend Jamie Romeo for the position of Monroe County Clerk with a unanimous endorsement vote from our executive board and delegates. We feel Jamie is the best candidate, with a proven track record as a fighter for social and economic justice, to help improve county government and make a positive contribution to our community.
We can improve our county and make local government work for working families by electing great public servants like Jamie Romeo. It is our pleasure to endorse and strongly recommend that we elect Jamie Romeo as our Monroe County Clerk."
Candace Rubin, Chairperson for Rochester Labor Council Committee on Political Education: " Jamie has distinguished herself as our State Assemblyperson and staffer for Monroe County Legislature. Her commitment to the community and her vast knowledge of local and state resources make her the perfect candidate to continue in the role of Monroe County Clerk. She truly represents good government."
Monroe County Clerk Jamie Romeo stated, “I am honored and humbled to accept the endorsement of the Rochester Labor Council. I have always believed in the value of County Government and it’s power of influence. The COVID-19 pandemic has swiftly extinguished any doubt about why local government matters. It has highlighted the importance of our community having leaders that are willing to work together with other partners in Government. Putting people first.
I have been so proud of the staff at the County Clerk’s Office, they have shown this community that when we won’t stop providing essential services to the citizens of Monroe County. As essential workers, the Clerk’s staff has continued to show up and step up; as our office continues to find ways to provide vital services to keep them accessible while following the CDC guidelines to protect both the public and workers. Monroe County runs because our workforce is the best, providing quality and timely services to the public.”
Monroe County Clerk Jamie Romeo will be on the Democratic Primary ballot on June 23rd. She will also appear on the General Election ballot on the Working Families and Independence Party lines.
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