Marc Fliedner for Manhattan DA-old
“For all of us, now and with urgency, there is a need for courage in matters of justice.”
With those words, standing just feet from the historic arch at Grand Army Plaza where so many great Brooklyn neighborhoods merge, Marc Fliedner launched his run for Kings County District Attorney. After 30 years as an advocate fighting for justice on both sides of a broken criminal justice system, Marc was compelled to take his case to the people and set forth a platform marked by new ideas, new approaches and a brand new way of defining the role of prosecutor. His objective? Real and lasting criminal justice reform, the kind that will place fairness above politics and the safety and dignity of Brooklyn families above all else.
Watch Marc’s Announcement Speech:
30 Years of Advocacy and Just Getting Started
Marc has had his sleeves rolled up doing criminal justice work for 30 years now, and you’ll likely be surprised by the breadth of subject matter he’s tackled. The fact is you won’t find anyone else in the nation who has accomplished more in the trenches. That’s why he’s ready.
Marc’s Vision
There is bipartisan consensus, rare in these days, that the American criminal justice system is broken and must be reconsidered and rebuilt by means of sweeping reform. Of urgent concern are our disastrous, entrenched and profit-driven focus on mass incarceration, our failure to develop adequate mental health and substance abuse treatment alternatives to incarceration, and our tone-deaf response to the distrust between law enforcement and communities of color that persistently undermines criminal investigations and prosecutions.
Brooklyn First, Brooklyn Best
Here in Brooklyn, we should be leading the charge to make sure that justice is extended to everyone! Marc has found that the most effective way for him to articulate key components of his vision, and report on some of the extraordinary things that are happening on the campaign trail, is to hit the blog first thing.
Latest entries:
• Brooklyn DA Hopefuls Stake Out Positions on Bail Reform, Key to Closing Rikers
• Marc Fliedner Makes History As The First Openly Gay Candidate For Brooklyn District Attorney
Marc in the News
Marc has been in the spotlight prosecuting cases that were scrutinized from every angle. The media glare has never compromised his ability to stay the course, and nothing’s going to change that now. See the latest…
Jasper for Justice
Meet Jasper, Marc’s rescue pup. Marc and Jasper hang out at Fort Greene Park every Sunday morning during that great time before 9:00 am when the dogs get to play together off-leash. It’s a perfect time to engage Marc in conversation about neighborhood safety concerns, criminal justice matters in the news, your thoughts about what true criminal justice reform needs to look like. These conversations have informed Marc’s platform from the beginning and will help him refine the vision going forward. No appointment necessary!
Get Involved!
Want to help with the campaign? There’s so much good work to be done at the grass roots level! Just contact Kaz Mitchell, our Constituency Organizer, discuss your skill set and your interests and let’s get to work!
