Amit S. Bagga Receives First Major Union Endorsements In Council District 26: Local 802-AFM And Professional Staff Congress Of CUNY
The first two labor endorsements in the district go to Bagga, a veteran of local and federal government with an extensive track record on labor issues, who als most recently led the City’s groundbreaking $40 million Census campaign
Western Queens Council Candidate Amit Bagga Earns Endorsement from Sen. Ramos in Crowded Race
“As we fight for a just and more inclusive recovery for all, I’m proud to support Amit’s people-powered mission,” Ramos said in a statement. “Amit will help build a Queens where all residents have access to the resources and economic opportunity they need to thrive.”
Ramos backs Bagga in crowded Western Queens council race
“Amit is a battle-tested progressive leader who will leverage power in the City Council to center the needs of working families in our city — fighting to expand healthcare access, stabilize housing, create green jobs, and provide safe and enriching public schools," Ramos said.
How to Vaccinate Everybody: The Same Way the Census Counts Us
“For many immigrant communities, one of the biggest barriers is the ability to comprehend not just what’s being said but also why it’s being said. Some have fled places where government is repressive or nonexistent. More recently, mis- and disinformation are real problems. The only way to get past that is to have trusted, valued partners brokering that information.”
City Council candidate: Spreading vaccine awareness requires census-level effort
“For many immigrant communities, one of the biggest barriers is the ability to comprehend not just what’s being said but also why it’s being said. Some have fled places where government is repressive or nonexistent. More recently, mis- and disinformation are real problems. The only way to get past that is to have trusted, valued partners brokering that information.”
As Federal Covid Aid Dried Up, Hunger Soared in New York City, Report Shows
"While it's been devastating to see just the desperation and the food insecurity as a result of the pandemic, we've been able to ensure that we are helping New Yorkers in need complete the Census in that way," said Amit Bagga, then-deputy director of the city's Census office, at a September press conference.
Three South Asian council candidates unite behind Indian farmers fighting deregulation
Bagga, among the candidates looking to replace Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer in a district that includes Long Island City, said local leaders have a “solemn responsibility to speak out against tear-gassing in New Delhi as we would in New York City, and to commit ourselves to building a democracy and an economy that offers opportunity, dignity, and power to all.”
NYC Census leader champions equitable recovery in bid for Western Queens Council seat
“I have a long history of delivering real results for workers, immigrants and families,” Bagga said. “None of my other opponents can say they have the experience to do that. I know how to push and pull the levers of government.”
Deputy Director of NYC Census Effort Launches City Council Campaign in Queens
“I'm running for City Council because I essentially believe that New York City once again needs to be a place of opportunity so that all New Yorkers can live with dignity, while building power together.”
As Census deadline passes, NYC’s $40 million outreach effort comes to a close
“If these places were 20 to 30 percentage points down, it would have brought down the entire citywide rate,” said NYC Census Deputy Director Amit Singh Bagga.
