MAYOR TONI HARP ENDORSES SHAFIQ ABDUSSABUR,
KICKS OFF SIGNATURE DRIVE WITH FIRST SIGNATURE
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Wednesday, July 26, 2023 — Today, Democratic Candidate for Mayor Shafiq Abdussabur was joined by former Mayor of New Haven, Toni N. Harp, community leaders, members of the clergy and other faith leaders for a formal endorsement of the campaign.
“I am supporting Shafiq Abdussabur for Mayor of New Haven,” said Mayor Toni Harp. “I’ve known him since he was a young man and have seen him grow and develop. He is someone who deeply cares about our city. His experience as a police officer working in city government is someone that can move the city forward.”
After brief remarks by candidate Abdussabur, Mayor Toni Harp kicked off the signature drive with its first signature. The campaign is tasked with collecting 1,623 signatures from New Haven registered Democrats over the next two weeks to secure a spot on the September 12th Primary ballot.
“This is what democracy looks like,” added Democrat Shafiq Abdussabur as he shouted out all those in attendance. “Thank you, Mayor Harp. She is a mentor, a friend, and someone I’ve always looked up to as a local leader. This endorsement from the first female and second African-American Mayor of New Haven means so much. Her historic election was such an inspiration, and with your support, we can make this another historic election season.”
The group also included community advocate Barbara Fair, activist Leslie Radcliffe of the Hill North Community Management Team, community leader Stanley Welch, local business owner Allen McCullum, Muhammad Turi of Masjid Al-Islam, and Chris Campbell—Abdussabur’s Campaign Chair and former Senior Advisor to Mayor Harp’s 2013 campaign.
“I was proud to stand alongside Mayor Harp in support of Shafiq Abdussabur,” added Campaign Chair Chris Campbell. “He has the integrity that we look for in a public servant and understands that leadership isn’t about arrogance or entitlement—it's about compassion and understanding.”
Democrat Shafiq Abdussabur is running for Mayor of New Haven. The Democratic Primary is Tuesday, September 12, 2023. For more information, visit www.voteshafiq.com.
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