Twitter has become as common place for legislative communications as a good old fashioned newsletter.
So, in that spirit, we’ve made a list of Brooklyn Legislators. For now, it just includes the U.S. Congressional delegation. We’ll get the Assembly members on there soon.
Here’s some quick Twitter facts about the five men and women who, together, represent the County of Kings in the U.S. House of Representatives, followed by some of their tweets that appeared to have been popular with followers:
Rep. Yvette D. Clarke (D)
9th Congressional District (Central Brooklyn, Park Slope, Crown Heights, Brownsville, etc)
7344 followers.
77 on Klout.
Website.
#GoodBossesDont stand between women and the health care they need.
— Yvette D. Clarke (@YvetteClarke) March 7, 2014
$10.10 min wage = $4.6B SNAP savings annually, 3.5 million less Americans needing SNAP http://t.co/KJWT15wjA3 via @amprog #RaisetheWage — Yvette D. Clarke (@YvetteClarke) March 5, 2014
I’m looking forward to celebrating African American History Month with @scottmstringer, @UnaSTClarke @RPLNYC tonight @LIUBrooklyn. — Yvette D. Clarke (@YvetteClarke) February 24, 2014
Rep. Michael Grimm (R)
11th Congressional District (Parts of Southern Brooklyn, such as Bensonhurst and Bay Ridge, and all of Staten Island)
6959 followers.
64 on Klout.
Website.
Great news! House 2 vote on my bill, Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act 2 reform NFIP & halt premium hikes! http://t.co/IUNNXGbdQp — Rep. Michael Grimm (@repmichaelgrimm) February 13, 2014
Missing NJ 19 Michael Karwan has been found safe in Cleveland and will soon reunite with family! It’s a Thanksgiving blessing!
— Rep. Michael Grimm (@repmichaelgrimm) November 27, 2013
On President Reagan’s 103rd bday, let’s commemorate the Great Communicator who brought a divided Washington 2gether to work for the people! — Rep. Michael Grimm (@repmichaelgrimm) February 6, 2014
Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D)
10th Congressional District (Representing Borough Park, but, otherwise, primarily represents Manhattan.)
6318 followers.
60 on Klout.
Website.
Support the USA Freedom Act. #StopTheNSA bulk surveillance. pic.twitter.com/IPjNGeTFXH — Congressman Nadler (@RepJerryNadler) February 11, 2014
Shame on @SenatorSkelos for blocking a vote on @deBlasioNYC’s pre-K plan. Parents deserve to know how lawmakers stand & kids deserve #UPK. — Congressman Nadler (@RepJerryNadler) February 10, 2014
Pleased Obama’s budget won’t have chained #CPI (aka a cut to Social Security). It’s a necessary safety net for millions. — Congressman Nadler (@RepJerryNadler) February 20, 2014
Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D)
7th Congressional District. (Representing Brooklyn from Greenpoint, along the western edge down to Red Hook, plus parts of Manhattan and Queens)
5209 followers.
53 on Klout. Website.
Proud to stand in favor of LGBT rights and equality for all Americans in what may be key week. #NOH8 #SCOTUS pic.twitter.com/N5OgaKWSfB — Rep. Nydia Velazquez (@NydiaVelazquez) June 24, 2013
With Medicaid Waiver approved there is no excuse to close LICH. The State called for this money and should use it to keep health care in BK. — Rep. Nydia Velazquez (@NydiaVelazquez) February 18, 2014
As friends and family gather together for the Chinese New Year, I wish everyone luck and prosperity in the Year of the Horse. — Rep. Nydia Velazquez (@NydiaVelazquez) January 31, 2014
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D)
8th Congressional District (much of Eastern Brooklyn and parts of Queens, including Brighton Beach, Canarsie, Bed-Stuy and small parts of North Brooklyn).
3431 followers.
Not on Klout.
Website.
John Adams represented the British involved in #BostonMassacre,then became President. But Mr.#Adegbile is unqualified?http://t.co/ydJgjH1Qcu
— Hakeem Jeffries (@RepJeffries) March 6, 2014
Just finished telephone town hall w/over 2,000 residents from all over NY8. Thanks for bringing our Democracy to life pic.twitter.com/xWzjDigHG3
— Hakeem Jeffries (@RepJeffries) March 6, 2014
House GOP prepared to impose man-made disaster on #Sandy victims by continuing to delay flood insurance reform: http://t.co/DDSGorp1ik
— Hakeem Jeffries (@RepJeffries) February 26, 2014
