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(Bob) Robert V. Cassara for Male Republican State Committee Member &
(Heidi) Hei Man Chan for Female Republican State Committee Member
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Press
PoliticsNY.com - Thank you so much to Ariel Pacheko!
https://politicsny.com/2021/05/10/chan-eyes-becoming-brooklyns-first-female-gop-district-leader/
QueenOfTheClick.com - Thank you so much to Marlene!
March 25 - http://www.queenoftheclick.com/2021/03/25/bob-cassara-and-heidi-chan-sarantopoulos-are-ready-to-lead-in-bay-ridge-and-dyker-heights/
May 5 - https://www.queenoftheclick.com/2021/05/05/how-many-times-will-the-nyc-board-of-elections-dispute-a-womans-name-on-a-ballot/
May 9 - https://www.queenoftheclick.com/2021/05/09/heres-the-story-how-avery-pereira-was-almost-pushed-off-the-ballot/
May 31 - http://www.queenoftheclick.com/2021/05/31/bay-ridge-memorial-day-parade-motorcade-photos/
June 2 - http://www.queenoftheclick.com/2021/06/02/shouldnt-bay-ridges-republican-district-leader-know-when-early-voting-starts/
June 6 - https://www.queenoftheclick.com/2021/06/06/heidi-chan-for-republican-district-leader-in-bay-ridge-and-dyker-heights-lets-change-and-get-progress/
June 13 - http://www.queenoftheclick.com/2021/06/13/1000-offered-for-the-br-donut-flinger/
Press Release! It's Official!
Brooklyn, N.Y. – May 6th, 2021, -- For immediate release: HeiMan “Heidi” Chan and Robert V. Cassara, long-time members of the South Brooklyn community, are campaigning for female and male Republican District Leader positions in the 46th AD which covers Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, Bath Beach, Seagate & Coney Island.
Chan, a Chinese-American, stated, "In our diverse district, it is key to expand Republican party reach with messaging that resonates with all constituents." Chan added that she would be proud to represent Republicans in the 46th as “the first Chinese-American woman GOP District Leader in Brooklyn.”
Cassara agreed improving voter turnout in the 46th is critical for a community that has trended conservative but could turn blue like the rest of the city & other coastal cities throughout the country. "It will take hard work & street smarts to make a difference, but it can be done," he said. "I believe with dynamic new leadership in the 46th, we can turn the tide against this supposed 'blue wave.'
To make your voice heard, join other residents and vote in this primary June 22nd. As we have learned, elections have consequences. With voter turnout low, if you do not vote, you lose the right to complain.
District leaders serve two-year terms & receive no salary, office or funding. One male & one female leader represents the best interests and greater good of the party members in the Brooklyn Republican Party Executive Committee.
About Robert V. Cassara
Brooklyn/Dyker Heights native and U.S. Navy veteran Bob Cassara has dedicated over 30 years of his life to improving housing, traffic, zoning and overall living conditions in Southwest Brooklyn. The former Vice President and President of the Bay Ridge Community Council also served on numerous committees during his 8 year tenure on Community Board 10. Cassara was commended by New York Governor Pataki for reducing truck traffic on non-truck routes in NYC. He also founded the Brooklyn Housing Preservation Alliance (BHPA), then co-chaired an Agency Task Force & made participants aware of investors converting homes into illegal SROs (Single Room Occupancy Houses).
Connect with Bob on Twitter @Bob4Brooklyn or Bob4Brooklyn.com
About HeiMan Chan
NYC-born HeiMan “Heidi” Chan Sarantopoulos is a daughter of Chinese immigrants, was raised in Brooklyn and has managed a South Brooklyn-based business since 2003. Chan & husband George Sarantopoulos are active Republicans who believe in the value of education, policing & community service. As district leader, Chan will actively represent the best interests of the Brooklyn Republican Party and champion issues concerning local Republicans of Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, Fort Hamilton, Bath Beach, Seagate and Coney Island.
Connect with Heidi on Twitter at @heidi4brooklyn or heidi4brooklyn.com
ROBERT V. CASSARA & HEI MAN CHAN for District Leaders of the Brooklyn Republican Party!
We are running for District Leaders because we want to see Kings County Republicans once again, become a force in the political arena! We want to work to get Republicans elected to political offices to counter the Democrats’ domination in our neighborhoods. We have been losing too many elections that we should have won. We need to grow our Party and bring new resources to effectively stop the surge of socialism in our communities.
ROBERT V. CASSARA (Bob Cassarra)
Bob4Brooklyn@gmail.com
I have lived in South Brooklyn my entire life. It is now time to bring back commonsense leadership that will benefit all of us. As the Founder and President of the Brooklyn Housing Preservation Alliance, I have worked with local elected officials to stop death trap housing in our neighborhoods where greedy developers were converting single family homes and renting out single beds to dozens of people in each house; a dangerous recipe for disaster.
- I campaigned to reduce truck traffic on residential streets, such as Bay Ridge Parkway, and to keep the trucks on the legal truck routes. As a result, NYS enacted a law substantially increasing the fines for errant truck drivers. Governor George Pataki personally recognized me for my hard work on this issue when signing the bill in McKinley Park.
- I served as Vice President and then President of the Bay Ridge Community Council.
- I served on Community Board 10 for 8 years. I was on the Zoning & Land Use Committees and Traffic & Transportation Committees.
- I am a proud Navy Veteran and I served on aircraft maintaining and repairing the helicopter squadron’s sophisticated radar and navigational equipment.
HEI MAN CHAN (Heidi Chan-Sarantopoulos)
Heidi4Brooklyn@gmail.com
I have am a native New Yorker born and raised in Brooklyn. I am a daughter of Chinese immigrants and I am a mom myself. My husband and I have lived in South Brooklyn since 2005 but have owned a business in the area since 2003. We are lucky to live in a part of the country with some of the diverse and uniquely interesting neighborhoods you will ever find. I’m proud of my involvement in our community. Education is very important to me, which is why I am on the board of directors of The Greek School of Plato and serve as the treasurer.
Like many of you, I have seen the Republican Party lose race after race locally. We need stronger leadership to reconnect the voters with the candidates running for office. The Republican Party in Brooklyn can do so much more to reach out to new voters. The Democratic Party has become so radical that it no longer stands with the values of many of its members. I will work hard to welcome disaffected Democrats into the Republican Party with open arms so that our party can grow and win more elections.
As your new District Leader, I hope to bring fresh ideas and new energy to the Brooklyn Republican party. I also want to champion the issues that concern the local Republicans of Bay Ridge, Dkyer Heights, Fort Hamilton, Bath Beach, Seagate, Coney Island, West Brighton and Brighton Beach. These communities deserve better candidates that reflect our values that can win elections.
Find us on the ballot as
Robert V. Cassara - Male Member Republican State Committee, 46 Assembly District, New York State
Hei Man Chan - Female Member Republican State Committee, 46 Assembly District, New York State