Leading Women’s Political Organizations Back NYC Council Member Julie Won For Congress
Photos: Facebook|Wikimedia Commons QUEENS, NY – Wednesday Council Member Julie Won announced a new wave of endorsements from a coalition of female-led organizations unified in their mission of electing more women to Congress. These latest endorsements from three of the country’s most respected groups in women’s political leadership, come on the heels of a large slate of AAPI endorsements, reflecting growing momentum and policy-based support for Won’s campaign for New York’s 7th Congressional District. Council Member Won has earned the support of: Vote Mama PAC Vote Run Lead Action Tri-State Maxed-Out Womens PAC (TSMOW PAC) “As the only mother in this race, I am navigating the crushing costs of childcare while also caring for aging parents. I have experienced the gaps in paid leave, affordable childcare, and elder care that too many families fall through every day,” said Council Member Julie Won. “Women and mothers who run for office are too often told their lived experience isn’t a qualification, so I’m proud to carry the endorsement of these organizations that have fought to put women like me in rooms where these decisions get made. Together, we will bring a Lifetime of Care to Congress, where I am committed to being a champion for the women and families of New York’s 7th Congressional District.”“Julie isn’t your typical candidate; she’s a mom who ran for office because she saw the challenges in her community and wasn’t going to wait for someone else to solve them,” said Liuba Grechen Shirley, founder and CEO of Vote Mama PAC. “Julie fights like hell for kids and families because she remembers what it was like growing up with both her parents working long hours to make ends meet. She will bring her lived experience as a mom, a daughter of immigrants, and an organizer to deliver for New Yorkers, and she will be a phenomenal member of Congress.”“Julie Won is exactly the kind of leader this moment demands. We’ve seen firsthand her grit, vision, and unwavering commitment to building a government that works for everyday people, not just the powerful,” said Vote Run Lead Action Founder & CEO, Erin Vilardi. “As a Vote Run Lead alum, Julie has consistently fought to elevate voices too often ignored and tackle the affordability challenges facing New Yorkers head-on. In office, she has already delivered real results for Western Queens, helping secure investments in affordable housing, improving neighborhood infrastructure, and working to make city services more responsive to the diverse communities she represents. We are proud to endorse Julie Won for Congress because we know she will bring this same leadership and representation to Congress, and New York deserves bold, tested leadership that reflects the communities it serves.” “Julie Won has spent her career demonstrating that representation means showing up, speaking up, and delivering results,” said Marcia Dickstein Sudolsky, President of Tri-State Maxed-Out Womens PAC. “She understands what’s at stake for women and families right now: reproductive rights, economic security, and a government that serves the people it represents. Julie has the courage to take on tough fights and the track record to back it up. Our members know a champion when we see one, and Julie Won is exactly that. We’re honored to endorse her.” About Julie Won: Julie Won is the first woman and first immigrant to represent Council District 26, and the first Korean-American to serve on the New York City Council. In 2021, she won a 15-way primary and has since delivered over $2 billion to her community. As Chair of the Contracts Committee, she passed 15 bills — more contracts legislation than any other Council Member — to root out corruption and protect workers. She led the OneLIC Neighborhood Plan, the largest rezoning in NYC in 25 years, and delivered WiFi For All for NYCHA residents. Julie has resolved over 7,300 constituent cases and secured over $100 million for education. She immigrated to Queens from South Korea at age 8, graduated from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School, and spent a decade at IBM. Julie lives in Queens with her husband and two children. www.juliewon.com Facebook/Instagram/Twitter: @juliej_won
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QUEENS, NY – Wednesday Council Member Julie Won announced a new wave of endorsements from a coalition of female-led organizations unified in their mission of electing more women to Congress. These latest endorsements from three of the country’s most respected groups in women’s political leadership, come on the heels of a large slate of AAPI endorsements, reflecting growing momentum and policy-based support for Won’s campaign for New York’s 7th Congressional District.
Council Member Won has earned the support of:
- Vote Mama PAC
- Vote Run Lead Action
- Tri-State Maxed-Out Womens PAC (TSMOW PAC)
“As the only mother in this race, I am navigating the crushing costs of childcare while also caring for aging parents. I have experienced the gaps in paid leave, affordable childcare, and elder care that too many families fall through every day,” said Council Member Julie Won. “Women and mothers who run for office are too often told their lived experience isn’t a qualification, so I’m proud to carry the endorsement of these organizations that have fought to put women like me in rooms where these decisions get made. Together, we will bring a Lifetime of Care to Congress, where I am committed to being a champion for the women and families of New York’s 7th Congressional District.”
“Julie isn’t your typical candidate; she’s a mom who ran for office because she saw the challenges in her community and wasn’t going to wait for someone else to solve them,” said Liuba Grechen Shirley, founder and CEO of Vote Mama PAC. “Julie fights like hell for kids and families because she remembers what it was like growing up with both her parents working long hours to make ends meet. She will bring her lived experience as a mom, a daughter of immigrants, and an organizer to deliver for New Yorkers, and she will be a phenomenal member of Congress.”
“Julie Won is exactly the kind of leader this moment demands. We’ve seen firsthand her grit, vision, and unwavering commitment to building a government that works for everyday people, not just the powerful,” said Vote Run Lead Action Founder & CEO, Erin Vilardi. “As a Vote Run Lead alum, Julie has consistently fought to elevate voices too often ignored and tackle the affordability challenges facing New Yorkers head-on. In office, she has already delivered real results for Western Queens, helping secure investments in affordable housing, improving neighborhood infrastructure, and working to make city services more responsive to the diverse communities she represents. We are proud to endorse Julie Won for Congress because we know she will bring this same leadership and representation to Congress, and New York deserves bold, tested leadership that reflects the communities it serves.”
“Julie Won has spent her career demonstrating that representation means showing up, speaking up, and delivering results,” said Marcia Dickstein Sudolsky, President of Tri-State Maxed-Out Womens PAC. “She understands what’s at stake for women and families right now: reproductive rights, economic security, and a government that serves the people it represents. Julie has the courage to take on tough fights and the track record to back it up. Our members know a champion when we see one, and Julie Won is exactly that. We’re honored to endorse her.”
About Julie Won:
Julie Won is the first woman and first immigrant to represent Council District 26, and the first Korean-American to serve on the New York City Council. In 2021, she won a 15-way primary and has since delivered over $2 billion to her community. As Chair of the Contracts Committee, she passed 15 bills — more contracts legislation than any other Council Member — to root out corruption and protect workers. She led the OneLIC Neighborhood Plan, the largest rezoning in NYC in 25 years, and delivered WiFi For All for NYCHA residents. Julie has resolved over 7,300 constituent cases and secured over $100 million for education. She immigrated to Queens from South Korea at age 8, graduated from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School, and spent a decade at IBM. Julie lives in Queens with her husband and two children.
Facebook/Instagram/Twitter: @juliej_won
