BROOKLYN, New York -- U.S. Representative Edolphus "Ed" Towns (NY-10) released the following statement today on the Fifty-Fourth District Leader race.

 “I would like to congratulate Councilman Erik Dilan for his election as the District Leader for the 54th Assembly District.  I will support his efforts -- as I support every District Leader in the 10th Congressional District -- because when we work together, Brooklyn succeeds.

 “My fight for Brooklyn’s future continues. From the millions of dollars in annual investments I have secured for Brooklyn to the Urban Jobs Act that I introduced this past February, I remained focused on building a better Brooklyn. 

 “The Tenth Congressional District of New York has entrusted me with a distinct honor to serve as their U.S. Representative in Congress. That responsibility will remain the focus of my efforts. As I remain connected to citizens, constituent groups and business leaders in Brooklyn, I am focused on the priorities and issues facing residents.

“In the coming weeks, I will be conducting a series of listening tours that will directly engage with constituents about pertinent local and national issues. Tonight, for example, I am bringing together representatives from the U.S. Postal Services, NYPD, NYCHA and other agencies for a town hall meeting to hear constituents concerns, share resources and discuss how government partners are working together to build a better Brooklyn. Please join us tonight at  P.S. 59 (211 Throop Avenue) at 6:30 p.m.”