Brian Romero, the Democratic nominee for New York's 34th Assembly District, faced scrutiny after he briefly launched a GoFundMe campaign seeking $2,000 to cover rent and grocery expenses while waiting to take office. Romero, who previously worked as a senior adviser to state Senator Kristen Gonzalez, stated he left his job after receiving ethics guidance upon becoming a candidate. He reported depleting his savings while searching for consulting work and being unable to collect unemployment benefits. The campaign raised over $1,000 from 13 donors before being removed. Critics noted that Romero is expected to earn an annual salary of $142,000 once sworn in. Following the backlash, Romero described the fundraising effort as a mistake and stated that friends offered to assist him financially instead. State payroll records indicated he earned $106,469 last year as a legislative aide and currently resides in a Jackson Heights apartment with a monthly rent of approximately $2,600.
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New York Assembly Candidate Brian Romero Deletes Fundraising Campaign Amid Backlash
Brian Romero, the Democratic nominee for New York's 34th Assembly District, deleted a GoFundMe campaign seeking financial assistance after facing criticism. He stated that he had exhausted his savings while waiting to take office and noted that he is expected to earn a $142,000 salary once sworn in. Romero later described the fundraising effort as a mistake and mentioned that friends offered to help him financially.
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Democratic socialist headed for $142K legislature salary begs for rent handout, deletes post after backlash
New York Assembly Candidate Brian Romero Deletes Fundraising Campaign Amid Backlash