Democratic Candidate Tony Avella Receives Major Endorsement, Releases New Campaign Video
By Mike Connery on 08/10/2010 @ 02:56 PM
Democratic Candidate Tony Avella received the endorsement of the Planned Parenthood of NYC Action Fund this morning.
"Tony Avella has returned a 100% pro-choice questionnaire and has pledged to be a leader on women’s health in the New York State Senate,” said Joan Malin, president & CEO of the Action Fund. “In the New York City Council, Tony Avella was known for his independence, tenacity and passionate advocacy. Avella has pledged to use that same energy to advocate on the behalf of reproductive rights and health in the NYS Senate.”
Avella is running in the 11th Senatorial District against 38-year Albany politician Frank Padavan, who has voted against legislation such as the Women's Health and Wellness bill that ensured contraceptives would be covered by insurance plans, and that established minimum coverage requirements for mammograms in helping to detect breast cancer.
Avella also released a new campaign video today, which does a great job outlining his background, why he is running to reform Albany and how he'll serve the residents of Queens. Check it out and pass it on.
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