Statement by Patrick J. Purcell, Jr., Executive Director, Greater New York Laborers-Employers Education & Cooperation Trust, GNY LECET, on the Change in Leadership at the NYC Economic Development Corporation

NEW YORK, March 27, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "The New York City Economic Development Corporation is one of the principle economic engines that generate growth, development, jobs and prosperity in New York City.  As such the president of the EDC plays a key role protecting and expanding New York City's economy.  The resignation of Kyle Kimball as president of the EDC gives Mayor de Blasio the opportunity to appoint a president who shares his vision of economic growth, responsible development, creation of good middle-class jobs and social and economic justice.  No position can do more to bridge the gap between the "tale of two cities" than the president of the EDC.  We urge Mayor de Blasio to appoint a president who recognizes the important role that the organized construction industry, and its thousands of highly skilled and motivated workers, plays in fulfilling both his vision and the mission of the EDC – quality construction, good middle-class jobs, safe responsible development, affordable housing,  and a better quality of life for all New Yorkers."

Greater New York LECET is a jointly trusteed labor-management fund representing the 17,000 members of the affiliated unions of the Mason Tenders District Council, LiUNA and its more than 1400 signatory contractors. GNYLECET's mission is to promote and increase market-share for the organized sector of the construction industry, resulting in the creation of business opportunities for its signatory contractors and good jobs for its union members.  

SOURCE Greater New York LECET

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