Endorsements

Kathryn launched her candidacy with endorsements from every labor union she has managed, representing over 10,000 essential city workers. The daughter of a labor negotiator, she has been a lifelong supporter of labor rights and has proven herself as a collaborative manager who gets deals done to protect workers with strong contracts. 

Kathryn is building a coalition of organizations and leaders who know that she is the leader who can fix what’s broken in government and deliver a New York that works for everyone.

It is Kathryn Garcia who best understands how to get New York back on its feet and has the temperament and the experience to do so. Ms. Garcia has our endorsement in perhaps the most consequential mayoral contest in a generation.

–The New York Times Editorial Board

The candidate best equipped to guide us through this difficult moment is Kathryn Garcia.

–The New York Daily News

It is no small thing that the heart of Ms. Garcia's support comes from the groups that know her best...it signals that she has gotten good results while also earning the loyalty of the employees whom she pressed to make changes.

— The Chief Leader

Groups and Organizations

Labor and Unions

Uniformed Sanitationmen’s Association
Teamsters Local 831

6,200 members of “New York’s Strongest,” the sanitation workers who collect our City’s trash, recycling, and organic waste and plow our streets during winter snow storms to keep New York City healthy, safe and clean. Sanitation workers have been at the frontlines throughout the COVID19 pandemic, continuing to collect trash and keep streets clear of snow for ambulance access through the pandemic.
"Kathryn Garcia is the most talented, hard-working person I’ve ever worked with. She managed the largest sanitation department in the world, which by the way is 96% male, and along the way won the respect of every person there. There is no person better qualified to take over City Hall."
Harry NespoliPresident of Local 831

SEIU Local 246
Auto Mechanics Union

1,600 auto mechanics and other tradespeople across more than 20 different City agencies who keep our 30,000 fire trucks, sanitation plows, police cars, parks equipment running.
"Kathryn understands the importance of skilled mechanics and what it really takes to keep the City running. Our fire trucks, police cars and sanitation trucks don’t run without our members. She has the most crisis management experience of anyone in the field and understands how to work with labor. Kathryn Garcia is the only person in this race who has what it takes to make sure New York City recovers."
Joseph A. Colangelo.President SEIU Local 246

Teamsters Local 813

3,000 of our city’s most essential workers: private sanitation and demolition debris removal, paper factory BS warehouse, rental car, and funeral industry workers. Members of Local 813 have been at the front lines of the COVID-19 response, from delivering hand sanitizer and janitorial supplies to funeral services.
“Kathryn is a skilled manager who supports and leads the hard-working union workers that keep this city running. We worked together on comprehensive reform of the private carting industry that will protect workers and small businesses, while reducing emissions and improving safety. Local 813 is unanimous in our support, alongside all the unions she has worked with for years.”
Sean CampbellLocal 813 President

The Sanitation Officers Association
SEIU Local 444

3,700 Sanitation Supervisors and Superintendents who oversee day-to-day operations at the nation’s largest municipal sanitation department, as well as Sanitation Department retirees
“Kathryn transformed the Sanitation Department and set a new bar for leadership and management at the agency. Kathryn is the kind of leader who fosters teamwork and collaboration, and listens openly to new ideas. She is the right choice for Mayor for New York City. Kathryn’s commitment to serving the public and to supporting the managers within our ranks was clear from Day 1. Kathryn is the kind of leader who fosters teamwork and collaboration, and listens openly to new ideas. She is the right choice for Mayor for New York City.”
Joseph MannionSEIU Local 444 President

Uniformed Sanitation Chiefs Association

The leadership ranks--one-star and two-star chiefs--at the Department of Sanitation
“Kathryn Garcia is exactly who we need to lead our City through this challenging time. Kathryn brought innovation, creativity, and leadership to DSNY, and she is a skilled and talented manager and leader who never shies away from challenge. Under her leadership, New York City will recover stronger than ever before.”
Ignazio AzzaraUniformed Sanitation Chiefs Association President

ELECTED OFFICIALS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS

“Kathryn Garcia is a public servant in the truest sense. As the longtime Assembly Member for the Upper West Side, Morningside Heights, and West Harlem, I’ve seen her work tirelessly behind the scenes to deliver for New Yorkers. “Now, in our city’s hour of need, I know Kathryn will do what it takes to lead us to a fast and equitable recovery. “
Danny O’DonnellNew York State Assembly Member
“I know very few people who work harder or care more for this city than Kathryn Garcia. Right now, NYC is facing extraordinary challenges. We need a mayor who knows the ins and outs of municipal management, who has a record of delivering for everyday people, and who will do whatever it takes to lead our city to a brighter, better tomorrow. I know Kathryn Garcia is more than up for the job and has what it takes to do it right.”
NY State Senator Diane Savino#2 Endorsement
"Kathryn Garcia has been a frontline leader in city government for 14 years, and nobody has a more sterling reputation for getting the job done. Lots of people running for mayor can list their ideology or their goals; they can all tell you how things are going wrong in our city. But Kathryn Garcia has real, credible, deliverable plans for how she will fix things, and she’s got the track record to back them up. When it comes to running this city, ideas are important, but execution is critical. "
Liz Krueger New York State Senator
"I am proud and excited to endorse Kathryn Garcia as our next mayor. At this moment in history, when our city is facing multiple, overlapping crises, New Yorkers need a trusted and visionary leader with not only the plans but the track record to deliver. That’s exactly who Kathryn Garcia is.”
Robert Carroll New York State Assembly Member
"As the former Sanitation Commissioner, Kathryn is the kind of leader who will wake up at 3:30 AM to join her workers for roll calls. She’s not someone who will shirk responsibility when the going gets tough or pass the buck on a hard decision. Quite the opposite. Throughout her long career in public service, Kathryn’s been the one our elected leaders call on to solve the most pressing challenges facing New Yorkers—and she always gets the job done."
Brigadier General (Ret.) Loree SuttonFormer Commissioner of New York City Department of Veterans' Services
“For over a decade, Kathryn has managed the most ambitious projects in city government. At the height of COVID-19. While addressing food insecurity and delivering meals to homebound seniors, Kathryn kept her day job of making sure trash continued getting picked up citywide and supporting her workforce of 10,000 Sanitation workers at a time when frontline workers were especially vulnerable to the virus. Our city faces an uphill battle in our recovery from the pandemic and needs experienced leadership that won’t let anything stand in the way of getting the job done. .”
Nily Rozic New York State Assembly Member
"“Kathryn Garcia has the vision, the leadership, and know-how to get New York City back on track. With her record of accomplishment getting some of the toughest jobs done, I know we can trust her to do right by New Yorkers.. "
Congresswoman Grace Meng#2 Endorsement
“Kathryn is a tested public servant, leading our City as Sanitation Commissioner through some of the most challenging times including Superstorm Sandy. It’s clear that when times are tough, she has the ability to get the job done. .”
Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez #2 Endorsement
“Kathryn Garcia is the only candidate with the vision and experience to lead our city to recovery."
Cathy Nolan Deputy Speaker of the New York State Assembly
"Throughout her career, Kathryn has proven she knows how to diagnose and solve a crisis, ensuring that New York’s most vulnerable citizens have a seat at the table.”
Nathalia Fernandez New York State Assembly Member
“Kathryn Garcia combines managerial experience with a hopeful yet deeply pragmatic vision for addressing the city’s housing and homelessness crisis. Kathryn is a natural problem-solver whose leadership skills and passion for public service will effectively move our city forward in this post-pandemic. "
Steven Cymbrowitz New York State Assembly Member
“Over the course of her 14 years in public service, Kathryn has proven to be a relentless advocate for climate justice and sustainability... I’ve known Kathryn a long time, and I’ve seen her get things done in government. At this time when our city is facing enormous and overlapping crises, we need a leader who knows City government like the back of her hand and who will be able to deliver for all New Yorkers starting day one. I know Kathryn can meet that challenge, and I am confident that as mayor, she would waste no time implementing her inspired and comprehensive vision for a greener, healthier, and more livable New York City.”
NYC Council Member Costa Constantinides#2 Endorsement
photo of Kathryn Garcia candidate for New York City Mayor
Kathryn Garcia is a strong advocate for labor and a strong advocate for NYC. In all her roles, from Sanitation Commissioner to Food Czar, she has proven time and time again that there’s no job too big to handle.
Sean Campbell
Teamsters Local 813 President

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