Endorsements

• Activists
• Celebrities
• Elected Officials
• Clergy
• Advocacy Groups
• Newspapers
• Political and Labor Organization
  

Activists

Bobby Kennedy
Environmental Law Attorney

"My Uncle Teddy finally felt that, after the death of his brothers, the election of Barack Obama was the fulfillment of his life. That he had fought.  That America had ultimately come around.  And there is one other guy who has been there that long, with him, and that's Mark Green.

The post that he running for is the conscience of the City.  It is the post that is supposed to remind all of us how democracy is supposed to function,  how the little guy should have as much power as the big powerful wealthy voices. There is nobody who understands it better than Mark. "

Alan Dershowitz
Civil Rights Attorney, Harvard Law Professor and Israel Advocate

“I remember Mark Green from when he was a first year law student.   He came to me and said he wanted to devote his life to social justice and to repairing the world.  His remarkable career has been devoted to the public interest and he has become a role model for generations of law students.  New York City is fortunate to have had Mark Green as its Public Advocate and will be even more fortunate if he is elected once again to that important post.  He is truly a mensch and a great public servant.”  







Gloria Steinem
Feminist Icon and Activist

 “Mark Green’s record of real progressive reform and his successful fights for women in particular – helping domestic violence victims in the workplace, changing divorce laws, stopping discriminatory pricing based on gender – show the kind of outspoken Public Advocate he was and should be again.”  




Celebrities

J. J. Abrams
Producer/Director M.I.3, Star Trek


Alec Baldwin
Actor, 30 Rock


Phil Donahue
TV Talk Show Pioneer


John McEnroe
Tennis Champion


Sarah Jessica Parker
Actress, Sex and the City


Elected Officials

Congressman John Conyers, Jr.,
Democrat of Michigan
Judiciary Committee Chair

“I've known Mark 30 years and admire his extraordinary leadership on justice issues. From when he was a law student and editor-in-chief of the Harvard Civil Rights-Civil Liberties Law Review to his two lawsuits against Mayor Giuliani over police misconduct, Mark has shown how to be an Advocate who knows how to get real results.  Indeed, his legal actions against NYPD's racial profiling and against Giuliani for the disclosure of Patrick Dorismond's juvenile records after his fatal shooting by police, had the effect of increasing police discipline at the Police Department.

I've been fighting against such abuses around the country for decades in my years as Chairman of the House Judiciary and I know how hard this fight can be. Every city would be lucky to have an Advocate like Mark Green. “

Congressman Henry Waxman
Democrat of California
Energy and Commerce Committee Chair

“I don't usually endorse local candidates but Mark Green is not a usual local candidate. He's been one of the leading consumer advocates and health care advocates in the country over the past 30 years in his public office, his books, his public interest law work. For example, Mark's early leadership on tobacco and kids helped result in our 2009 Tobacco Safety Act that President Obama just signed in the Rose Garden.

He was also an outspoken voice investigating health care in New York City, like his Consumer Guide to Hospitals, crackdown on HMOs and lawsuit forcing New York State to disclose adverse incidence reports per hospital.

Mark was a widely praised Public Advocate and would be again if returned to that office. For he has a combination essential in any great public servant -- progressive values and incredible persistence.”

Former U.S. Senator Bob Kerrey
Currently President of the New School in NYC


New York State Senator John L. Sampson 
Democrat of Brooklyn
State Senate Democratic Majority Conference Leader

 "In a strong field, Mark stands out for an obvious reason -- he's already proven he can do the job with excellence, substance and courage. There wasn't another public official who so often and so well stood up to Mayor Giuliani when it became necessary for someone to be a check-and-balance on his excesses...which is what Mark did on numerous issues like police misconduct, the Brooklyn Museum, the Charter fight over succession, child welfare services and the proposed Williamsburg incinerator.

I'm proud to stand with Mark because he's made his mark as a nationally recognized consumer leader. He's always taken on powerful interests with sheer intelligence and more often than not prevailed against the odds. Indeed, last week Rep. Henry Waxman of California, House Energy and Commerce Committee chair, endorsed Mark noting that his early legal challenges against misleading tobacco ads helped lead to the Tobacco Safety Bill signed into law earlier this summer by President Obama; and similarly, John Conyers of Michigan, the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, also endorsed Mark because of his contributions to the urgent issue of racial police misconduct.

I can't think of anyone better who could assure that average and low-income families get the services they desperately need in this Great Recession. I hope the voters in my area of Central Brooklyn, as well as the whole City, rally behind Mark because he's been a champion of the whole City."

Assembly Member Herman "Denny" Farrell
Democrat of Harlem
Ways and Means Committee Chair

 "I've worked closely with Mark over the years and know first-hand his ability to both expose problems and then find solutions. Whether it was racial profiling under Giuliani or banks staying out of communities of color or tobacco companies targeting our kids with cartoon ads or his  series of exposes called 'The Poor Pay More,' again and again Mark showed how to get things done in government.

The reason so many people believe he's a leading candidate is because they know and admire his record of results. No one has to guess how activist and energetic he'll be as our third Public Advocate because we know how he was as our first.

In a field of talented candidates, his history of successful advocacy especially qualifies him to be our next Public Advocate. And just when our City is in such economic trouble, we really need someone whose oversight of essential city services can make sure that they are fairly and effectively distributed to those who rely on them."

Assembly Member Karim Camara
Democrat of Brooklyn
Retention of Homeownership and Stabilization of Affordable Housing Subcommittee Chair

"There are few if any candidates running city-wide with Mark's extraordinary history of service to our City. He has accomplished a tremendous amount for children, seniors and low-income communities in his 11 years as our Consumer Commissioner and Public Advocate. Voters can and I think will reward his excellence and his perseverance."

Assembly Member Keith L. T. Wright
Democrat of Harlem
Social Services Committee Chair

"In a strong field, Mark is simply the proven advocate who's gotten more done for consumers and taxpayers. Voters can trust his experience when it comes to civil rights, economic fairness and effective government. I'm delighted to join my Assembly colleague from Harlem, Herman 'Denny' Farrell, in working hard to make sure that Mark again becomes the Advocate, our Advocate."







Assembly Member Adam Clayton Powell, IV
Democrat of Harlem
Commission on Government Administration Chair

"Mark's the 800 pound gorilla in this contest because so many New Yorkers rightly remember him as an effective, outspoken and gutsy Public Advocate and Consumer Affairs Commissioner.  Just as Mark so often stood up when necessary to Mayor Giuliani on key policies like police misconduct, consumer rights, charter change and child welfare, he'll have the stature, smarts, and ideas to stand up for New Yorkers in these tough economic times.”

City Council Member Lewis A. Fidler
Democrat of South Brooklyn
Youth Services Committee Chair

"Mark is strong not only in one borough but in all the boroughs because of his history representing the whole City as the widely admired Public Advocate.  He'll do especially well in Brooklyn both because he originated here and because his advocacy for our pocketbooks and our health is second to none."







Former City Council Speaker Peter F. Vallone, Sr.
Democrat of Queens

 “As the Speaker, I worked with Mark for all his eight years as the first Public Advocate. I found him to be invariably fair and collegial and effective.  His initiatives -- like his proposals for multiple matching funds for small political contributions, his law protecting domestic violence victims in the workplace -- produced real reforms that improved the quality of New Yorkers lives.

And he did all this with good humor and under great pressure from an opposing Mayor.  I saw him grow into a hugely successful first Public Advocate.  I don't doubt that he'll be as effective if not more so as the next Public Advocate.  I'm proud to endorse him and to regard him as a friend.”

Clergy


Rev. Keith Bolden, Bishop John Boyd, Rev. Assemblyman Karim Camara, Rev. Dr. Gouin Cedieu, Rev. Dr. Alfred Cockfield, Rev. Norman Coleman, Rev. Jeffrey Crenshaw, Rev. John Davis, Rev. Que English, Rev. Sean Gardner, Rev. Evan Gray, Rev. Dr. Harvey P. Jamison, Pastor Cedric Johnson, Rev. Albert Joseph, Rev. Michael Miller, Bishop Rubin Mitchell, Bishop Richard Moore, Rev. Clarence Norman Sr., Rev. Samuel Phillips, Rev. Dr. Luc Piere, Rev. Kevin Quarles, Rev. Dr. Calvin Rice, Rev. Cleotha Robertson, Rev. Pamela Ward, Rev. Dr. Carl Washington, Rev. Jerome Washington, Rev. Jerry West, Rev. Dr. Curtis Whitney, and Rev. Dr. Sheldon Williams.

Advocacy Groups

National Organization for Women – New York City Chapter

"NOW-NYC is proud to endorse Mark Green, who clearly stands out as the candidate with the most skills, accomplishments and vision.  New York City needs a Public Advocate who understands the struggles women in our city face on a daily basis. Mark Green is that person.”

National Latino Officers Association

 "We've know Mark well for years and know his record on security and policing issues," said Miranda. "His courage in taking on Mayor Giuliani over the urgent issue of police misconduct and racial profiling is a perfect example of the type of leadership Mark has provided this City. His lawsuits and investigations led to better discipline and better police-community relations, which is essential to successful law enforcement."

"Especially during difficult times for our City, Mark's unequaled experience as Public Advocate is just what struggling families need to get effective city services and just the kind of watchdog a mayor must have."


Newspapers

The New York Daily News

"Veteran consumer activist Mark Green is the clear choice in Tuesday's Democratic primary runoff for public advocate."

"Intelligent, creative, well-tested in the crucibles of New York politics and government, he has more potential than his rival to lead the office into constructive problem-solving."

"Green's record as both the city's consumer affairs commissioner and as public advocate when the post was created 16 years ago shows a talent for getting things done."

The New York Observer



"As the city’s first public advocate, elected in 1993 when the office was created, Mr. Green established the template for the office. Times have changed, but Mr. Green’s commitment to public service has not. He faded from the scene after his defeat in the mayoral election of 2001, but now he’s back. The Observer recommends his return to the office he created."

The Riverdale Press and Bronx News


"For Public Advocate- Mark Green. Of all the candidates, only Green can be counted on to challenge the administration in what may well be a third Bloomberg term. His activist record defined the office he now seeks again, and he has the kind of in-your-face personality the city clearly needs as we look forward. We are confident that he is the best candidate to defend the concept of a city run by democracy, not oligarchy. He will drive the mayor crazy, and that’s a good thing."

The Queens Gazette

"In the runoff election to select the candidate for Public Advocate, Mark Green is clearly the choice over Councilmember Bill de Blasio by virtue of the fact that Green has previously served as the Public Advocate for eight years. He has a huge edge in experience over his opponent. Green has been a lifelong consumer advocate and will be a strong watchdog over City Hall."


Political and Labor Organizations

Captains Endowment Association, Lieutenants Benevolent Association, & the Detectives’ Endowment Association


“Mark has always been an advocate for police officers, helping to improve police-community relations and proposing to crackdown on illegal guns in response to increasing numbers of disabled cops shot in the line of duty.”

“Each day we see a growing number of cases relating to frauds on people like you and me who loose anything from a couple of dollars to much more.  As consumer advocate, Mark has always been there to help fight everything from successfully stopping home improvement scams to working with us to get the mob out of the commercial carting industry.”


Local 2507: Uniformed EMTs, Paramedics, and Fire Inspectors FDNY &
Local 3621: Uniformed EMS Officers Union

"There was a traumatic and tragic event eight years ago this week that deeply affected our City, our emergency medical service personnel members and Mark Green.  He was running in a mayoral primary September 11 and our members recall his courage and grace that day and the difficult days that followed.  He showed a real knowledge of what the City was going through and a real empathy about what our members were going through.”

"Like so many New Yorkers, Mark's a fighter and a survivor who doesn't quit when the chips are down.  So we're endorsing him now because of his years of proven accomplishment and potential to do even more.”

 "Our jobs involve the health of New Yorkers under stress.  Mark in his way has been a champion of consumer health issues his entire public life.  Look at how he exposed how HMOs were violating the state's HMO Bill of Rights by shunning patients when they needed care, how he exposed how major hospitals were ignoring the ‘Libby Zion Law’ to avoid overworking doctors and interns, how hospitals weren't disclosing adverse incident reports.”



Office of Professional Employees International Union



Local 371: Fire Alarm Dispatchers Union



Branch 36: National Association of Letter Carriers


504 Democratic Club

 "We don't have to guess what Mark will do for our community because we saw what he did do -- especially his federal petition that forced Access-a-Ride to reduce its automatic 'denial rate' in picking up the frail elderly and disabled. Mark's an aggressive progressive who's always on our side."
 
McManus Democratic Association

"I've  seen how energetically Mark fights for our communities and for those  who especially need city services in this bad economy. Our hundred year old club is proud to get behind a fighting Democrat and eager to help him get on the ballot. We know that Mark will win because he should win based on his record and performance in this very office."

Thomas Jefferson Democratic Club
 
"In this competitive field, no one really comes close to matching Mark's proven successes as both a life-long consumer advocate and specifically as our elected Public Advocate. And because of how Mayor Bloomberg  is now trying to undermine the very office of Public Advocate, we need a strong advocate to take on a strong mayor -- and Mark has a successful history of standing up to powerful mayors when they go too far."

Alice Wragg Kornegay Democratic Club
     
American Heritage Democratic Club
 
Barack Obama Democratic Club of East Harlem
 
Democratic Organization of Richmond County
 
East Harlem/El Barrio Democratic Club
 
Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club

Sojourner Truth Democratic Club

Tioga/Carver Democratic Club

United Americans Democratic Club

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