José Peralta for State Senate

The constituents of Queens Senate District 13 deserve a proven leader who can represent them well, one who can restore respectability and credibility to an office tarnished by misconduct. That leader is José Peralta.

In the upcoming special election for District 13, EL DIARIO/LA PRENSA fully endorses Peralta for New York State Senate. He brings a long record of service and accomplishments that began before his nearly eight years of work as an assemblyman for communities that have some of the highest immigrant concentrations in New York City, and the nation. He understands these communities beyond an official capacity as he is a son of Corona, Queens.

Aside from the political know-how Peralta has accumulated, he has demonstrated a sincere commitment to his constituents and the greater Latino community. In the past, Peralta successfully requested the dedication of Operation Impact resources from the NYPD for his district. Through state legislation, the assemblyman recently led an effort to expand the number of bank branches opening in underserved areas. After an off-duty police officer fatally shot an unarmed Latino father and then disappeared from the scene, Peralta co-sponsored legislation that would require officers to immediately report discharging their weapon.

Assemblyman Peralta secured $125,000 in funding for Make the Road New York, a community organization that is a force for immigrant workers. He has also secured more than $1.5 million in capital funds to renovate subway stations on the No. 7 train line.

We understand that some questions have been raised about Peralta’s handling of campaign office space in the past. But he is not charged or convicted of any egregious behavior.

Another declared candidate for District 13 is former state senator Hiram Monserrate. Monserrate was expelled from the Senate in a historic vote after being convicted of a misdemeanor assault charge in a domestic violence incident involving his girlfriend.

Monserrate was ordered to attend a batterer intervention program. He has yet to credibly explain, to the voters, the public, and to the women and mothers of Queens, what happened or why they should trust him.

His bid to return to his old office as if nothing had happened represents colossal arrogance and a fundamental lack of judgment.

The children of District 13 deserve, and need, a stellar example in leadership. Monserrate is no longer qualified to represent the district, nor does he have the political capital to bring resources that families need. A real leader knows when to step down.

At stake in this race are the interests of the families of Corona, Jackson Heights and East Elmhurst. The communities of western Queens suffer from the highest percent of uninsured adults among all New York neighborhoods, according to city data. Small business owners are struggling. The lack of affordable and accessible housing remains a deep problem.

“I want to change the way politicians and elected officials are seen,” Peralta told EL DIARIO/LA PRENSA in a recent editorial board meeting. We respect this intent and goal, especially at a time when so many elected officials are letting down New Yorkers.

On March 16, we urge the voters of District 13 to elect José Peralta.

The constituents of Queens Senate District 13 deserve a proven leader who can represent them well, one who can restore respectability and credibility to an office tarnished by misconduct. That leader is José Peralta.

In the upcoming special election for District 13, EL DIARIO/LA PRENSA fully endorses Peralta for New York State Senate. He brings a long record of service and accomplishments that began before his nearly eight years of work as an assemblyman for communities that have some of the highest immigrant concentrations in New York City, and the nation. He understands these communities beyond an official capacity as he is a son of Corona, Queens.

Aside from the political know-how Peralta has accumulated, he has demonstrated a sincere commitment to his constituents and the greater Latino community. In the past, Peralta successfully requested the dedication of Operation Impact resources from the NYPD for his district. Through state legislation, the assemblyman recently led an effort to expand the number of bank branches opening in underserved areas. After an off-duty police officer fatally shot an unarmed Latino father and then disappeared from the scene, Peralta co-sponsored legislation that would require officers to immediately report discharging their weapon.

Assemblyman Peralta secured $125,000 in funding for Make the Road New York, a community organization that is a force for immigrant workers. He has also secured more than $1.5 million in capital funds to renovate subway stations on the No. 7 train line.

We understand that some questions have been raised about Peralta’s handling of campaign office space in the past. But he is not charged or convicted of any egregious behavior.

 

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