Former Congressman Mondaire Jones Endorses Beth Davidson for New York’s 17th Congressional District

Nyack, NY – Today, former Congressman Mondaire Jones officially endorsed Rockland County Legislator Beth Davidson in her campaign for New York’s 17th Congressional District, citing her proven ability to work across the aisle, fight for affordability, and stand up for Hudson Valley families.

“No one knows better than I do the lengths to which Mike Lawler will go to prove his loyalty to Donald Trump, even if it makes the lives of his constituents worse. That’s why next year we must elect Beth Davidson, a real, bipartisan leader willing to stand up to her own party if it means protecting lower Hudson Valley residents,” said former Congressman Mondaire Jones.

“Beth has a proven track record of delivering for our communities: lowering costs, improving public safety, and standing up for Hudson Valley families–all in stark contrast to Mike Lawler, who’s not only failed to fully restore the SALT deduction but is about to give another unnecessary tax break to billionaires like his biggest donor, Elon Musk, while making working-class New Yorkers pay for it. We must flip the 17th District to take back the House majority, and Beth Davidson is the best candidate positioned to do it. That’s why I’m proud to endorse today.”

Davidson, a longtime bipartisan problem solver, has built a reputation for working across party lines to get things done. As a Rockland County Legislator, she worked across the aisle to deliver a bipartisan tax cut, secured funding for law enforcement and public safety measures, and passed public safety legislation to reduce gun violence.

“I’m honored to have Mondaire’s support in this race,” said Davidson. “As our Congressman, Mondaire was a tireless advocate for economic fairness and Hudson Valley families. I’m ready to build on that work—fighting to lower costs, keep our kids and families safe, and ensure Hudson Valley families have a representative who is actually focused on taking care of our community.”

Jones’s endorsement adds to Davidson’s growing coalition of supporters, including over 30 leaders who have already endorsed her campaign (see below).

Davidson’s campaign is focused on three core priorities:

• Making life more affordable: Davidson will fight to repeal the SALT cap, crack down on predatory landlords and private equity firms that are driving up housing prices, lower healthcare and prescription drug costs, and bring down prices for essential goods like groceries and gas.
• Keeping our communities safe: Davidson has a proven record of working across the aisle to combat gun violence and improve mental health services while fully funding law enforcement so they can protect our schools and neighborhoods and stop the flow of dangerous fentanyl into the Hudson Valley. In Congress she will push to strengthen border security by deporting violent criminals and hiring more border agents.
• Delivering real bipartisan results: Unlike Washington politicians who play partisan games, Davidson has a track record of getting things done—working with both parties to provide tax relief for families, fund law enforcement, and expand housing.

About Beth Davidson:

Beth Davidson is a dedicated public servant, former Nyack School Board Vice President, and current Rockland County Legislator. She has spent her career building consensus and delivering solutions that make life better for Hudson Valley families. She lives in Nyack with her husband, Jeff, and their two children, Josie and Hugo.

For more information, visit bethdavidsonforcongress.com.

Endorsements

A broad coalition of over 30 Rockland County elected officials and Democratic party leaders are endorsing Beth Davidson’s congressional campaign on Day One of her launch. These include:

1. Assemblyman Pat Carroll

2. County Legislator Dana Stilley

3. County Legislator Jesse Malowitz

4. County Legislator Philip Soskin

5. County Legislator Paul Cleary

6. County Legislator Alden H Wolfe

7. County Legislator Toney L. Earl

8. County Legislator Aney Paul

9. Former County Legislator Laurie Golemba Santulli

10. Nyack Mayor Joe Rand

11. Nyack Trustee & Deputy Mayor Pascale Jean-Gilles

12. Nyack Trustee Donna Lightfoot-Cooper

13. Nyack Trustee Nathalie Riobe

14. Nyack Trustee Joe Carlin

15. Nyack School Board President Jen Marraccino

16. Nyack School Board Member Matt Watson

17. Nyack School Board Member Michael Mark

18. Nyack School Board Member Elaine Philhower

19. Nyack School Board Member Benny Vasquez

20. Village of Upper Nyack Mayor Karen Tarapata

21. Former Nyack Mayor Don Hammond

22. Former Deputy Mayor of Nyack Louise Parker

23. Clarkstown Councilman Mark Licker (sole Democrat elected on the Clarkstown Council)

24. Clarkstown Democratic Party Co-chair David Bruen

25. Clarkstown Democratic Party Co-chair Greg Sheehan

26. Orangetown Democratic Party Vice Chair Dan Johnson

27. Orangetown Democratic Party Vice Chair Heather Hurley

28. Former Orangetown Supervisor Thom Kleiner

29. Haverstraw Village Mayor Mike Kohut

30. Haverstraw Village Trustee Richard Sena

31. Piermont Village Mayor Bruce Tucker

32. Stony Point Democratic Party Chair Pete Reilly

33. Former Congressman Mondaire Jones