New York City Mayoral Candidate Ceceilia Berkowitz Launches Signature Drive

NEW YORK - July 25, 2013 - PRLog -- Candidate Ceceilia Berkowitz, running as an independent for mayor of New York City, is launching a signature drive this week to gain ballot access. Berkowitz needs 3,750 valid petition signatures to get on the ballot as an independent. The campaign plans to collect at least 30 percent more than the required number.    On Saturday, July 27, Ceceilia will be collecting signatures with her team at Manhattan Mall, at 32nd St & 6th Ave, starting 1:00 PM.    "We are looking forward to being out there interacting with voters as we collect the needed signatures to get on the ballot.  Our campaign is about tackling the greatest problem in New York City – the 7 percent unemployment rate." Ceceilia said. "New York City is losing the best local college graduates because of lack of employment and the persistence of low wages. Our campaign is about changing that, it’s about creating opportunities,” Ceceilia continued.      Ceceilia Berkowitz for NYC Mayor welcomes supporters to join in the signature drive. “Please come out and join me and my staff as we petition for signatures. Call me directly at 917-923-5760 or contact me by email at ceceilia0502@gmail.com,” Ceceilia concluded.    A resident of Manhattan and an MBA Professor, Ceceilia Berkowitz wants to improve opportunities for young working professionals and bring about wages that make it affordable to live in New York City. She has an MBA and is a member of the Wharton Alumni Club of New York.    For more information about Ceceilia’s campaign for NYC, please visit ceceiliaberkowitz.com    CONTACT:     Ceceilia Berkowitz for New York City Mayor  Phone: 917-923-5760  Email:  ceceilia0502@gmail.com  Web:   ceceiliaberkowitz.com  Twitter:    @cj4nymayor  Facebook: facebook.com/ceceiliajill  LinkedIn:  linkedin.com/in/ceceilia