Brooklyn, NY – Orthodox Young Woman Vying For Parker’s Seat

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    Michael Long, Chairman of Conservative party, New York State, Mindy Meyer, Jerry Kassar, Chairman of Conservative Party - BrooklynBrooklyn, NY – A 22 year old law school student who hopes to shake things up in Brooklyn’s 21st District is challenging Kevin Parker for his state senate seat and will be running unopposed on both the Republican and Conservative lines.

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    Mindy Meyer, an Orthodox Flatbush resident, who is currently employed as a judicial intern for Judge Francois Rivera at the King County Supreme Court and attends law school at night, admits to having always been fascinated by politics.

    “I met Mayor Giuliani when I was twelve,” Meyer told VIN News. “When we went to Washington for our 8th grade graduation trip, I tried to coordinate a trip to meet the president at the White House.”

    A graduate of Touro College and one of five children, Ms. Meyer chose law to study law as a segue into politics.

    “I think many of the people who are in office right now, such as Kevin Parker, are disconnected from the younger generation,” said Ms. Meyer. “They want people who are young, innovative, have new ideas and someone who can relate to the people. When I went around collecting signatures within the community, many of the people didn’t even know who Kevin Parker is. He isn’t involved in the community and is out of touch with his constituents.”

    Ms. Meyer does not see her lack of experience in the political arena as a drawback, pledging to work hard for her constituents if elected and citing her religious background and values as an asset.

    “I can tell you one thing,” vowed Ms. Meyer. “I don’t have experience in corruption. That is how politics has to change. There is always corruption but I plan to stick to my values and ensure that none of that goes on in my district.”

    If elected, Ms. Meyer would advocate for school vouchers, battered women and would create programs to divert young adults who are involved in gangs to educational programs that would help them earn a degree. Ms. Meyer also pledged to tackle the issue of police brutality, particularly when racially motivated.

    “We endorsed her,” said Jerry Kassar, chairman of Brooklyn’s Conservative party. “We filed her petitions on the conservative party line and we anticipate her being a strong candidate. We were very excited after we met with her and I say she will be formidable and a strong contender. She has a maturity and an ability well beyond her years.”

    Should she defeat Parker in the upcoming election, Ms. Meyer would transfer to a law school in Albany which would enable her to continue her studies as well as carry out her duties as a state senator.


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    CSLMoish
    CSLMoish
    11 years ago

    Sounds like a giant dunce, “battered women” and “racially motivated police brutality”????

    atbayshoreny
    atbayshoreny
    11 years ago

    wow what an inspiration!!!! i love how you found a passion for politics even at a young age ( mayor guiliani is a lucky guy!!!) much hatzlocha.

    11 years ago

    This young lady should be matzliach!

    zooog
    zooog
    11 years ago

    It is not a job for a BAS YISROEL

    TheRealJoe123
    TheRealJoe123
    11 years ago

    If she can pull getting at least some support from the African American community she might have a chance, but she needs to be careful not to alienate Frum Voters who might not be comfortable with pictures such as this of her b/t 2 men.

    thechef88
    thechef88
    11 years ago

    Reply to #2 – you are nuts. There is nothing wrong with her wrunning for government office?wHat do you want her to do? It is a job that will help her support a family and give us another voice in government.

    Grumpy
    Grumpy
    11 years ago

    Anyone is better than Parker.

    FredE
    FredE
    11 years ago

    I’m all for women having serious careers. But I’m not sure I would want an inexperienced 22 year old in this job, no matter what their gender.

    RoseJaco
    RoseJaco
    11 years ago

    Good luck Mindy! Sources have reported that you took off your first year post high school to study abroad?? Rock on!!
    A fellow M’lossite (’08-’09) Raizel (y) j

    shalomke
    shalomke
    11 years ago

    Elected to office or not, I think should would be a great match for one of the Tischler brothers. And, yes, although it’s my idea, I won’t demand any shadchanus gelt.
    Mazal U’bracha

    yaakov doe
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    yaakov doe
    11 years ago

    An inexperienced 22 year old couldn’t accomplish any less than Kevin Parker has accomplished. And I assume that she won’t attack traffic enforement agents or newspaper reporters. I had great hopes for Parker when he first ran, but he’s been a complete and absolute disappointment in every way.

    jacob
    jacob
    11 years ago

    If she can inturn for J. Rivera, she can do anything. He’s a very strait smart judge that works hard and demands from all around him to give it 100%.

    11 years ago

    Good luck to her. Yes she is inexperienced but she can learn on the job. Politics is not rocket science.

    11 years ago

    Mindy,
    Why go after a seat that has lost most of its Jewish constituanats. That seat will represent a mostly minority district….Good Luck

    TheBluntTruth
    TheBluntTruth
    11 years ago

    Wow another idiot from New York running for state senator! She is quite unintelligent and has no idea about anything in politics. She couldn’t even name basic politicians they showed her on Fox News! She does not represent our community, she does not represent Orthodox Jews, and is a shame to Brooklynites in general. When someone uses Kim Kardashian and Legally Blonde as their foundation, you know they are insane. Her other ideas probably were: free candy, a hello kitty flag for New York, and the license plates should all be bedazzled.
    Parents please drill into your kids a sense of normalcy. Do not be afraid that you will be a dream killer if you tell your child that they have an absurd ambition. You will save your child from much grief and pain.

    Paulie123
    Paulie123
    11 years ago

    She supports abortion and is running as a Conservative