Now that Senator Clinton is leaving the Senate we can speculate and recommend candidates to replace her through Gov. Patterson's appointment. I would like to draw Kossacks attention to an outstanding public servant from NYC who should be on anyone's list of potential Senators from New York -- NY City Councilmember Gale Brewer.
Gail is one fo the most popular members of the Council winning election since 2001 and term limited (maybe) next year. She is a committed progressive and has demonstrated that for decades through the following experience:
- City Council Member
- Deputy Public Advocate (1994-1998)
- Director Mayor's Federal Office (1990-1994)
- Chief of Staff for former Councilmember Ruth Messinger
Brewer has received numerous awards for her service on over two dozen neighborhood and nonprofit boards as well as her work in the City Council. In 2000, she was cited by the Daily News as "One of 50 New Yorkers to Watch." She has taught urban policy at Barnard, Baruch, Brooklyn, Hunter, and Queens Colleges. Gale has an MPA from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government and did her undergraduate work at Columbia University and Bennington College. She is married to Cal Snyder and has raised adopted children.
What would she bring to the job?
- A strong commitment to public service
- Impeccable progressive credentials
- Expertise on Urban Policy unmatched on Capital Hill
- A woman who has demonstrated leadership for many years
This is a long shot, but shouldn't be because New York State needs a Senator that will follow in the tradition of herbert Lehman, Robert Wagner and Bobby Kennedy. The fact is that the nation needs a Senator from New York that will be among the most prgressive. I do not know if she would be interested in the post but she is an important alternative to politics as usual.
Here is more about Gale