William Carr Endorsed by Nassau County Executive Laura Curran

Underscoring his commitment to Nassau County’s hard-working middle-class families, William (Billy) Carrtoday announced the endorsement of Nassau County Executive Laura Curran for his New York State Assembly campaign.

Mr. Carr is a candidate for the Assembly’s 19th District, running on the Democratic, Women’s Equality and Working Families party lines.

“Billy Carr will fight for middle-class Long Island families in Albany and I’m proud to endorse his campaign,” County Executive Curran said. “Having spent his entire career outside of politics, as a union-employed electrician for the past 22 years, Billy will bring a fresh perspective to Albany to deliver for his district.”

“In the Assembly, Billy will fight for lower taxes, higher school aid and a better quality of life for working, middle-class families. I look forward to campaigning with Billy as he pushes toward November.”

Mr. Carr’s priorities include protecting New York’s middle class, funding workforce development programs in areas such as construction and health care to create high-paying jobs, and fighting the opioid crisis that has devastated Long Island families by obtaining funding for law enforcement, treatment and youth activities to keep communities safe.

“Laura Curran’s leadership has been a catalyst for growth and restoring faith in government. For too long Nassau County has been mired in corruption and her leadership is bringing Nassau County back to prominence,” Mr. Carr said. “I am honored to have her endorsement and look forward to working with her when elected to bring a practical, working-class mentality to the State Assembly.”

For the past six years, Mr. Carr has served as trustee for the Village of Williston Park. He has a lifetime of service that includes volunteering for the Freeport Fire Department, the Boy Scouts of America and coaching various sports in the St. Aidan’s Church Catholic Youth Organization and local leagues. The father of four is a working union electrician in Local 3, IBEW.

“Long Island has been hit hard by the absence of a working-class voice in Albany,” Mr. Carr said. “The State Assembly doesn’t need any more lawyers. It needs a clear, working-class voice that will represent Main Street and not Wall Street. When elected, I will fight for the right priorities so there is a promising future for all Long Islanders.”