Exactly one month after the Nov. 4, 2025, elections, Southern Brooklyn residents packed 1602 Avenue U for the grand opening of the newly established Community First Republican Club, a grassroots organization created to strengthen civic engagement, expand voter outreach and support practical, community-focused leadership.
Founded in December 2025 and led by former Council Member Ari Kagan as president, the club emphasizes advocacy for Southern Brooklyn neighborhoods, backing Republican candidates, registering new voters, and welcoming what they refer to as “common-sense Democrats” and unaffiliated residents who share its priorities.
