Young District Leader Candidate Gets High Profile Endorsements

If high profile local endorsements is any indication then David Schwartz, the young upstart running for the Democratic District Leader of the 48th Assembly (Boro Park) district has a bright future before him.

Schwartz, 22, a Chasid, originally from Williamsburg, has long been a solid presence at many political gatherings across the borough. So, perhaps with that in mind, when current district leader, Assemblyman Dov Hikind decided to give up the unpaid leadership role, he handed it off to Schwartz, who worked as his assistant communications director.

After his election tomorrow as the only candidate on the ballot, Schwartz will become both the borough’s youngest Democratic District leader ever and Brooklyn’s first Hasidic Democratic district leader since Rabbi Izzy Rosenfeld was a Crown Heights district leader in the early 1980s.

While the move was first met with resistance among some in Boro Park’s political circles, they almost all have relented to give Schwartz a chance at the position. This includes City Councilman David Greenfield, who was rumored to be weighing a write-in campaign against Schwartz, but who sources say now has given Schwartz his blessing.

Others issuing words of support include:

“David is a great friend and an example of young leadership we need, I’m looking forward to see him do for the 48th Assembly District what I have been seeing him do for years for many communities around Brooklyn. I proudly endorse David and ask you to vote for him on September 13th.” – Assemblyman Walter Mosley

“I’m proudly endorsing David Schwartz for District Leader of the 48th Assembly District. I know David well, and it is well known in Government and Political circles his commitment to help the community. I’m certain he will use his talents to help all Boro Park and Flatbush residents. I urge everyone in AD48 to go out and vote September 13 for David Schwartz!” – NYC Public Advocate Tish James

“I’m endorsing David Schwartz for District Leader of the 48th District because I know he has the necessary experience, credentials and energy for the job. For years David has worked effectively across all the communities that he is seeking to represent, and it has been my pleasure to work with him on many important issues. As the Councilmember for the 39th CD, which is part of the 48th AD, I look forward to working closely with David. I believe he will be a voice for all of his constituents, and he is the right candidate for the job. – Councilman Brad Lander

“David is one of the most special people I’ve ever met, he is honest, he is sincere, and cares bigly about our community, and he will make everyone very proud. He is the ultimate mentch. So I personally ask everyone to go out September 13 and vote for David Schwartz.” – Assemblyman Dov Hikind

“I am proud to endorse David Schwartz for District Leader of the 48th District. He works tirelessly for his District. Over the past few years I have had the pleasure to work with David on various community issues. Time and time again, he shows tremendous leadership working on initiatives that have come from our neighbors. David is an natural organizer who consistently works to unite our diverse communities. I believe that David is the right candidate and will be a great advocate for all his constituents. I encourage everyone to go out and VOTE on SEPTEMBER 13.” – Councilman Carlos Menchaca

It is with great pleasure that I endorse David Schwartz for District leader of the 48th district.
His leadership ability combined with his young energy makes him the perfect candidate to deal with everyday issues facing the community and I’m looking forward to work with him helping the Boro park community. – Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams

Knowing David Schwartz personally I’m confident that he will be a great representative and a strong voice for his district. I’m personally asking everyone in the 48th Assembly district to vote for David Schwartz for District Leader. – State Senator Jesse Hamilton

Looking forward to welcoming David to the family, and looking forward to work with him for the next few years. Knowing David well, I can say with certain that he will be a voice for every individual.
– Kings county Democratic Party chairman Frank Seddio