New Bushwick Political Club Sets Up First Meeting, Needs Members

BUSHWICK, BROOKLYN — A new civic and political organization has been started in Bushwick, and they will hold their first meeting later this month.

The Bushwick Political and Civic Club was started to raise the voices and concerns of residents who feel either disenfranchised or disengaged from politics and community affairs, leaders said.

"Created by a group of residents with diverse backgrounds and experiences, BPCC focuses on increasing the level of civic engagement and participation with the goal of transforming the status-quo of Bushwick electoral politics," member Julio Salazar said.

The group has set up their first meeting to introduce residents to the club for Dec. 16 at nonprofit Latinos Americanos Unidos' location on Wyckoff Avenue.

The meeting will include food from local vendors. The club is also looking for people to become part of its board, which is now vacant.

Here is more information about BPCC, per its leaders:

What is our purpose?
- Educate residents on ever-changing public policy (federal, state, city)
- Increase civic education and participation
- Promote a political culture that is responsive to all residents of Bushwick
- Support candidates who align with BPCC values