BROOKLYN, NY – Rodneyse Bichotte, the New York State Assembly Member and Democratic State Committeewoman for the 42nd District, has been elected Kings County Democratic Party Leader.
“I thank Frank Seddio for his leadership, service, and effort to unify the party. Over the last few years, we have developed mutual respect as colleagues and friends. Although we did not agree on every issue, we never lost sight of what matters most – working together to advance the Democratic Party agenda,” said Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte, chairperson of the Kings County Democratic Executive Committee. It is more important than ever that our leadership reflects the diverse communities that have kept Brooklyn and our Democratic party going for decades.”
From the judicial bench to Gracie Mansion, Bichotte has weighed in on local and citywide races. She has provided critical support in organizing, petitioning, fundraising, canvassing, and community outreach. Although Brooklyn is her home, she has helped a number of candidates beyond the county lines of Kings including in New York, Queens, and Nassau.
Rodneyse’s uncontested election is a milestone for women and people of color across this city, coinciding with a national holiday that commemorates the legacy of civil rights activist Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.