It seemed to sum up the atmosphere at the Sanz Banquet Hall on Allerton Avenue when Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. said that he would do everything he could to help elect Nathalia Fernandez as the new Assemblywoman for the 80th Assembly District. He added as did everyone who spoke afterwards of Ms. Fernandez's experience in the district as the former Chief of Staff to Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj, and the Bronx liaison for Governor Andrew Cuomo's office.
Standing with her mentor now Councilman Mark Gjonaj, and many other Bronx elected officials from Borough President Diaz Jr., Congressman Eliot Engel, State Senator Jamaal Bailey, several City Council members, and some assembly members she hopes to join after the April 24th Special Election Nathalia Fernandez's campaign shifted into high gear as she received the endorsement of the Bronx Democratic County organization.
Congressman Engel said that he was once a member of the State Assembly. State Senator Jamaal Bailey said that he would like to continue the relationship he had with the former Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj's office which he would continue with Assemblywoman Fernandez. Assembly members Jeffrey Dinowitz and Michael Benedetto who represent the 81st and 82nd Assembly Districts said that Assemblywoman Fernandez would be a great neighbor to help to continue to improve the Bronx as former Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj did. City Council members Ritchie Torres and Andrew Cohen said that Assemblywoman Fernandez would help them in Albany as both their council districts cover the 80th A.D. Last but not least former Assemblyman now City Councilman Mark Gjonaj said that Nathalia's experience as his former Chief of Staff and as the liaison to the Bronx for the governor's office gives her the distinct edge in the special election April 24th.
The special election to fill the currently vacant 80th Assembly District will be held on April 24th. There are two candidates in the race Ms. Nathalia Fernandez the candidate of the Democrat and Independence parties, and Mr. Gene DeFrancis the candidate of the Republican, Conservative, and Reform Parties. With an overwhelming Democratic party enrollment Ms. Nathalia Fernandez is expected to win the special election.
Above - Ms. Nathalia Fernandez shows excitement in receiving the endorsement of the Bronx Democratic County organization.
Below - Bronx Democratic County Leadr Assemblyman Marcos Crespo announces that the Bronx Democratic County organization is endorsing Ms. Nathalia Fernandez as their candidate in the upcoming April 24th special election.
Above - Congressman Eliot Engel went down memory lane as he spoke of different locations in the 80th A.D. that he once represented as a member of the State Assembly.
Below - Left and Right, Assembly members Jeffrey Dinowitz and Michael Benedetto speak of the asset in having Ms. Fernandez as their neighbor in the State Assembly.
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