Assemblymember Jeffrion Aubry announced he will retire at the end of the year and he endorsed community leader Larinda Hooks to succeed him.
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After more than three decades of public service, Queens Assemblymember Jeffrion Aubry announced Tuesday he will retire at the end of the year and is endorsing Democratic District Leader Larinda Hooks as his successor.
Aubry, 75, was first sent to Albany in a 1992 special election to represent East Elmhurst, LeFrak City and parts of Corona, Woodside, Elmhurst and Rego Park in Assembly District 35. The longtime speaker pro tempore and former chair of the Correction Committee used his position to sponsor and pass numerous pieces of legislation designed to improve the criminal justice system.
Aubry passed the torch to Hooks, who said she would be the best candidate to build a broad, diverse coalition to once again defeat perennial candidate and fellow Democratic District Leader Hiram Monserrate for Aubry’s seat.
“Larinda has been a leader and vocal advocate on issues impacting our youth, our seniors, and our quality-of-life for decades,” Aubry said. “I’ve worked closely with her to deliver for our communities and I can promise you that she is the most honest, experienced, and qualified candidate in this race. She is the only Democrat I trust to fight for our values, unite our diverse communities, and deliver for working families.”
Hooks currently serves as director of Senior Services and Economic Development of Elmcor Youth and Adult Activities, Inc. She is the former president of the East Elmhurst-Corona Civic Association and also served as the deputy director of the Flushing Meadows Soap Box Derby.
“This community raised me, our public schools educated me and I’ve dedicated my life and career to making our neighborhoods safer and stronger so all our families can succeed and thrive,” Hooks said. “I’m running for state Assembly to continue that fight and I’m ready…
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