On March 23, 2022, DID Executive Committee, recognizing the concern over the increase in crime and the intensifying debate around changes to the recent bail reform, issued a letter calling for the end of cash bail.
Read the Exec Committee Letter
Dear Governor Hochul, LG Benjamin, Leader Stewart-Cousins, Speaker Heastie, Mayor Adams, PA Williams:
Attached please find a letter approved ty the Downtown Independent Democrats Executive Committee affirming our commitment to end cash bail and for legislators to find alternate solutions to the problems of poverty and public safety.
Sincerely,
Richard Corman
President, Downtown Independent Democrats