Congressman Eliot Engel announced his candidacy for re-election to Congress from the newly-configured Congressional District covering southern Westchester and the north Bronx.
Congressman Engel said, “I am very enthused about the honor of representing the new 16th District of New York. I have always had the honor and privilege of representing people from the Bronx and Westchester communities while in Congress. Now, due to Federal court redistricting of Congressional Districts, many Westchester residents will be new to the Congressional District that I have represented.
“I look forward to meeting and working for the people who are new to the Congressional District. Congresswoman Nita Lowey and I have worked closely together on the problems facing all communities in Westchester and I will continue to work hard to represent the people of this new district.
“I am a hands-on congressman and proud of the reputation I have earned for service. My district offices have solved hundreds of community problems and helped thousands of people. I believe that every problem solved, whether large or small, improves all of our lives.
“In Congress, I have fought to put America back to work, to preserve and create jobs, make health care affordable for all Americans, and to protect and improve Social Security and Medicare.
“I have brought back tens of millions in Federal funds to the Bronx and Westchester. These funds have resulted in road and highways repairs, school improvements, grants for fire and police departments, and for community health services.
“I thank the people of Rockland County, who are no longer part of the Congressional District, for allowing me to be their Member of Congress. I look forward to meeting new challenges and serving the needs of the new District to the best of my ability.”