WHAT IS A DISTRICT LEADER?

Hey neighbors,

We’re Marquis Jenkins and Ciara Lugo, your District Leader candidates for the 74th Assembly District - Part A. 

We want to take a moment to break down what a District Leader actually does and why this role matters for our community:

A District Leader is an unpaid, volunteer-elected official who represents their political party within their Assembly District. Every formal political party in New York State is required to have at least one District Leader per Assembly District, and these positions are up for election every two years. This ensures that political parties remain democratic and accountable to the voters they serve.

As District Leaders, we wear a lot of hats to keep our community engaged and informed:

• Election Oversight – We recommend and assign poll workers and election inspectors to help run smooth and fair elections.

• Voter Resource – We make sure you have the info you need, from polling site locations to election results and details about candidates.

• Increasing Poll Site Access – We fight to make sure every voter in our district has easy, accessible, and well-equipped polling places.

• Party Leadership – We serve on the borough’s Democratic Executive Committee, helping shape the direction of our local party.

• Judicial Nominations – We nominate Civil Court judges who will serve our city.

• County Committee Organization – We recruit and support County Committee members, who are the foundation of grassroots party governance.

While these are our official duties, we see this role as an opportunity to do so much more. As District Leaders, we also:

• Register new voters and help more people get involved in the political process.
• Advocate for policy changes that reflect the needs of our district.
• Connect community members to vital resources and services to improve their daily lives.

This role is what we make of it, and we’re committed to making sure it works for you. If you ever have questions, concerns, or ideas for how we can serve our district better, we’d love to hear from you!

"Let’s keep building together".

- Marquis Jenkins & Ciara Lugo
District Leaders, 74th Assembly District - Part A