Mayor de Blasio Appoints Larry Moskowitz to Campaign Finance Board

April 29, 2021

NEW YORK––Mayor de Blasio today announced the appointment of longtime labor leader Larry Moskowitz to the New York City Campaign Finance Board, an independent and non-partisan agency that administers one of the strongest, most effective campaign finance systems in the country.

“As New Yorkers prepare to make their voices heard in local elections this year, they need a Campaign Finance Board that ensures the democratic process is conducted with integrity and fairness. Larry Moskowitz is the perfect choice to carry the CFB’s work forward in this crucial year,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio. “Larry is a longtime advocate for workers’ rights in this city, and he will work tirelessly to give New Yorkers the election integrity they deserve.”

“New York City’s campaign finance program is one of the most progressive political reforms in the country. The matching funds give people who otherwise do not have access to money a real shot at running for office," said Board Member Lawrence Moskowitz. "I am pleased to join the Board during this very important election year.”

Larry Moskowitz marched in his first picket line in 1964, demanding federal intervention to protect three civil rights workers killed in Philadelphia Mississippi. This inspired his passion for labor and social justice movements. Most recently, Moskowitz served as Social Justice Director of the Workers Circle, an American Jewish nonprofit that promotes social and economic justice, Jewish community, and education.

In 2014, he served as Labor Union Coordinator of the People’s Climate March, where he organized the participation of over 80 labor organizations. Moskowitz was the founding staff member of the Working Families Party and held various roles for over 15 years, most recently as National Labor Director of the Party National Expansion Project. He was involved in numerous statewide campaigns, including the $15 Minimum Wage and the Green Light Bill, which allows all New Yorkers, regardless of immigration status, the opportunity to earn a driver’s license.

About the Campaign Finance Board

The Campaign Finance Board administers the City’s landmark Public Campaign Finance program, which matches small contributions raised by candidates with public funds. The CFB enforces the City’s campaign finance law and provides public disclosure of campaign finances from candidates and outside groups. The CFB also publishes a non-partisan Voter Guide for each regularly scheduled City election and administers the debate program for candidates for citywide office.