City Council Member and comptroller candidate Justin Brannan has secured a slate of endorsements from Southeast Queens elected officials, adding momentum to his bid ahead of the June 24 Democratic primary.
In a joint statement released in late March, the coalition, including State Senators Leroy Comrie and James Sanders Jr., Assembly Member Khaleel M. Anderson, and Council Members Nantasha Williams and Selvena Brooks-Powers—praised Brannan as a leader with a proven track record of advocating for working families and outer-borough communities.
“As Black elected officials, we are taking a bold step in endorsing candidates who truly understand our communities,” the statement read. “Our city faces serious challenges—including a possible national recession—and we need strong, experienced leadership to guide us through. That’s why we are proud to endorse Justin Brannan for Comptroller.”
The Southeast Queens delegation emphasized Brannan’s role in ensuring public funds are managed responsibly. “Justin has a proven track record of fighting for working families, speaking truth to power, and ensuring our hard-earned tax dollars are invested wisely. At a time when so much is at stake, Justin Brannan is the leader New York City needs to protect our communities and secure a better future for all.”
Council Majority Whip Selvena Brooks-Powers, who represents neighborhoods in District 31 such as Far Rockaway, Laurelton, and Springfield Gardens, highlighted her work with Brannan on expanding fast ferry service and advocating for infrastructure investment in underserved areas.
“As leaders from the outer boroughs, Justin and I have worked closely to expand fast ferry service and push for smart investments in infrastructure that will truly make a difference for our communities,” Brooks-Powers said. “He’s been right on the state of the city’s finances and is the best candidate in this race to serve as our next Comptroller.”
Brannan, who currently represents District 47 in Brooklyn, covering Bay Ridge, Coney Island, Gravesend, and Sea Gate, also chairs the City Council’s Finance Committee, where he oversees the city’s nearly $110 billion municipal budget—the largest of any U.S. city.
His campaign platform includes proposals for universal childcare, a housing plan for municipal workers, expanded investment in underserved neighborhoods, and a push to divest the city’s $1.2 billion pension stake in Tesla, citing concerns about labor practices and governance.
Brannan has also earned endorsements from the FDNY firefighters union, the Working Families Party, and the Uniformed Sanitationmen’s Association, further solidifying his support among labor and progressive organizations.
He faces a competitive primary against State Senator Kevin Parker, who represents Central Brooklyn, and Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, in the race to succeed current Comptroller Brad Lander, who is not seeking re-election.
The New York City Comptroller serves as the city’s chief financial officer, responsible for auditing city agencies, overseeing public pension funds, enforcing labor laws, reviewing contracts, and ensuring fiscal transparency and accountability across all municipal operations.
