New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams on Thursday announced his endorsement of Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Milley apologizes for church photo-op Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness MORE (I-Vt.) in the Democratic presidential primary. 

The progressive New York Democrat pushed Sanders as a candidate who will fight for “transformational change” for all Americans. 

“It’s critically important to have someone like Bernie Sanders as the next President because we have to have someone who’s not just going to heal and unite, but who is going to change the system that’s in place,” Williams said in his Thursday endorsement.

ADVERTISEMENT

Williams has served as NYC public advocate since last year. He was previously a member of the New York City Council serving parts of Brooklyn. 

“I got elected to try to cause transformational change for people who feel their voice hasn’t been heard. Bernie’s done the same thing,” Williams said. “Bernie’s message resonates because everybody understands that they too deserve quality housing, quality healthcare and quality education. We all deserve that, and Bernie Sanders is the one who is going to lead that charge.”

Sanders said in a statement that he was proud to receive the endorsement. 

“Jumaane and I share a common cause – to change the systems that make it harder and harder for working families to get by,” he said. “I am grateful to have the support of my fellow Brooklynite, and the grassroots support of so many New Yorkers.”

Click Here: los jaguares argentina

Sanders has risen to the top of the crowded field in his second presidential run, garnering support from many progressive officials and advocates as he competes with fellow progressive candidate Sen. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth WarrenWarren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Joint Chiefs chairman says he regrets participating in Trump photo-op | GOP senators back Joint Chiefs chairman who voiced regret over Trump photo-op | Senate panel approves 0B defense policy bill Trump on collision course with Congress over bases with Confederate names MORE (D-Mass), who has also emerged as a top-tier contender.