Endorsements
Independent Neighborhood Democrats (IND)
Central Brooklyn Independent Democrats (CBID)
NYC Organization of Public Sector Retirees
Citizens Union of New York City
“In the race for Council District 39 (Brooklyn), Citizens Union prefers Maya Kornberg. She has spent her career researching ways to make democracy healthier, improve legislative processes, and reduce the role of big money in politics. Citizens Union believes Kornberg’s academic and professional background makes her uniquely equipped to pursue much needed reform in the City Council.”
Marty Markowitz
Three-Term Brooklyn Borough President
“Maya has dedicated her career to making government more responsive to the people it serves. She will represent every single one of us. From increasing affordability to delivering fast and reliable constituent services, Maya will make great strides towards enhancing our quality of life here in Brooklyn! Join me in supporting Maya’s candidacy for City Council!”
Max Rose
Fmr. United States Representative
“As someone who grew up in Park Slope, I’m proud to endorse Maya Kornberg for City Council District 39. I served in Congress during Trump’s first term. With Maya’s record of combating political violence, getting big money out of politics, and protecting Democracy, I know she has what it takes to fight back against Trump 2.0 in the City Council. District 39 needs a fighter who will protect our basic rights and put constituent services and responsive representation ahead of performative politics. That fighter is Maya Kornberg.”
Joan Millman
Fmr. Assemblymember (AD-52)
“Maya will bring her breadth of experience as an advocate, educator, political scientist, and mother to the City Council. I’ve come to know Maya as someone who always listens and leads with empathy, working to understand and find common ground with those around her. The district needs a representative in City Hall who will put service over ideology and prioritize the needs of her constituents. Maya will be that representative.”
Jim Brennan
Fmr. Assemblymember (AD-44)
“Maya is a progressive who will bring a much-needed pragmatic and results-driven approach to City Hall. As a Senior Research Fellow at the Brennan Center for Justice, Maya is a leader in making legislative bodies more efficient and effective, combatting the rise of political violence, and fighting the spread of misinformation. As District 39’s Council Member, she will be a true partner to the many diverse groups in our community and work tirelessly to provide fast and effective constituent services.”
Sam Sutton
State Senator (SD-22)
“I wholeheartedly endorse Maya Kornberg to represent District 39 in the New York City Council. Maya will be a terrific partner in ensuring our shared constituents in Central Brooklyn have access to affordable housing and healthcare, quality educational opportunities, and safe communities. Please join me in supporting her in the Democratic primary for the 39th District!”
Doug Schneider
Democratic District Leader (AD-44)
“I'm proud to endorse Maya Kornberg for City Council in the 39th Council District because she is the leader our community needs—practical, thoughtful, and results-driven. Maya understands that leadership is about delivering real solutions, not engaging in ideological battles. She will prioritize constituent services, advocate for safer streets, and fight for quality education. Maya will stand up for the entire community. She is the common-sense leader we need and I urge you to join me in supporting her.”
David Yassky
“Now more than ever, I’m excited to endorse Maya Kornberg to be the next Council Member from District 39. With Trump back in the White House, we need a City Council partner with the knowledge, even temper, and experience to push back against extremism and ensure that our City remains a beacon of Democratic ideals and values. Maya is the results-driven progressive we want fighting for all of us, and she will lead the charge to deliver more funding for childcare and education, better and more accountable MTA service, and keeping our communities safe. I hope you will join me in supporting her.”
Fmr. City Council Member (Park Slope, Boerum Hill)
The New Majority NYC
Solidarity PAC
