Candidates Praise Dromm at LGDCQ Forum

From Queens Tribune: by Vladic Ravich

The Lesbian & Gay Democratic Club of Queens flexed their political muscle last week when they hosted what Public Advocate candidate Mark Green dubbed “political speed dating.” The club heard from and questioned all four democratic candidates for Public Advocate, three of four City Comptroller contenders and current Comptroller Bill Thompson, the likely Democratic candidate for Mayor.

All the candidates paid homage to the club’s 11 years of advocacy for the visibility of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities in the political arena. The LGDCQ is the only lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender independent Democratic club in the Borough of Queens.

“No democratic club in New York City has had a more challenging and impressive history standing up for people’s rights,” said Councilman Bill de Blasio (D-Brooklyn). Each of the candidates paid their respects to the club’s history, often praising LGDCQ’s co-founder Daniel Dromm as well, who is running against Councilwoman Helen Sears (D-Jackson Heights) for her seat.