It is with great pride and sincere conviction that I endorse Veronica Gonzalez for New York State Assembly, 74th Assembly District.
Veronica Gonzalez is not just another candidate seeking public office. She is a leader shaped by service, grounded in community, and driven by purpose. As a longtime resident, advocate, businesswoman, and entrepreneur, she understands the real challenges facing our neighborhoods because she has lived them and worked through them alongside the people she serves.
Veronica has spent years building businesses, organizing communities, and advancing causes that matter. She has rallied people and organizations when leadership was needed and worked behind the scenes in the political arena when the spotlight was elsewhere. She listens first, acts with conviction, and never loses sight of who she is fighting for. That is the kind of leadership our community deserves.
I have worked personally with Veronica on numerous projects throughout New York. Together, we have fought for animal welfare, supported survivors of domestic violence, advocated for housing reform, and helped amplify the voices of those too often ignored. She has a rare ability to bring people together and ensure that important messages are heard across multiple platforms, including the media.
Her life’s work is not measured by titles, but by impact. It has been written into policy conversations, spoken through advocacy, and most importantly, demonstrated through years of consistent service.
Last year, instead of running for office herself, Veronica chose to help others move forward. She supported candidates across New York, offering guidance, strategy, and encouragement. Now, she is stepping forward at a moment when her experience, clarity, and leadership are urgently needed. Many former candidates and community leaders are eager to stand with her.
Veronica’s goal is simple and powerful: to strengthen her community. She is prepared to lead on issues facing NYCHA residents, public safety, immigration reform, and the quality of life challenges confronting working families. I will proudly stand beside her and support her efforts during this uncertain political climate.
That is why I, Gonzalo Duran, proudly and wholeheartedly endorse Veronica Gonzalez for New York State Assembly, 74th Assembly District. She is the leader who will bring the change we need and the leadership our community deserves.