Democratic socialist headed for $142K legislature salary begs for rent handout, deletes post after backlash
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Brian Romero's GoFundMe seeking $2,000 for rent and groceries raised eyebrows given his expected $142,000 annual Assembly salary once sworn in.
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Romero is a longtime legislative staffer and former chief of staff for Senator Kristen Gonzalez. He is running for Assembly District 34 in Queens with the endorsement of the Democratic Socialists of America.
- • Brian Romero, a Democratic Socialist, sought $2,000 via GoFundMe for rent and groceries.
- • Romero is slated to earn a $142,000 annual salary as a New York State Assembly member.
- • The fundraiser post was deleted following public backlash.
Romero is a longtime legislative staffer and former chief of staff for Senator Kristen Gonzalez. He is running for Assembly District 34 in Queens with the endorsement of the Democratic Socialists of America.
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