Brian Romero is filing to run for an open seat in Assembly District 34 in the hopes of succeeding Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas, his former boss who is running for the state Senate. A member of the New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America, Romero is applying for NYC-DSA’s endorsement in the race and plans to work closely with the socialist organization if he wins.

“I’m ready to assume this role, and I’m ready to fight unapologetically for our communities and demand that our state government and our leaders respond to the political moment and ensure that New Yorkers are able to access their most basic needs,” he told City & State.

Romero worked for more than four years as González-Rojas’ chief of staff before leaving earlier this year to become chief of staff

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