PAKPAC Endorses the candidacy of Mr. Zahid Ali Syed
for New York State Assembly (AD17)

Pakistani American Public Affairs Committee (PAKPAC)  is proud to announce the candidacy of
Mr. Zahid-Ali Syed for New York State Assembly (AD17).

Mr. Zahid Ali has been a PAKPAC supporter and friend, and a very active community member working for the rights of all people. He received and accepted the nomination from the Nassau County Democratic Party and the Working Families Party to be a candidate for the New York State Assembly in the Special Election scheduled by Governor George Pataki for February 28, 2006.

He is a candidate for New York State Assembly District 17 that includes parts of East Meadow, Merrick, North Bellmore, Garden City, New Hyde Park, Floral Park and Uniondale, Long Island, New York.

His nomination is a validation of his dedicated 15 years of work he has done as a community and labor activist fighting for the rights of fellow working-class citizens. He has represented the community well as a Commissioner in the Nassau County Human Rights Commission and as a Labor Union Representative with RWDSU Local 338, one of the largest unions.

PAKPAC urges all Pakistani Americans, American Muslims, and all immigrant organizations and people that they represent to join us in fully supporting Mr. Zahid Ali Syed.  
In this race, timing is of essence as there are only a few days left to make a difference and win the elections.

We ask you to start by doing the following:

A) Send your contributions as soon as possible with checks made out to: Friends of Zahid-Ali Syed
and mail to : 69 Lloyd Court, East Meadow, NY 11554:
For your benefit contribution sheet can be downloaded through this link:

B) If you are in the 17th District, PLEASE Register to vote:
The last day to register to vote in person is February 17; applications being mailed should be postmarked no later than February 8. The last day to postmark an absentee ballot application is February 21
Link to Nassau County Board of Elections

C) Please as call other community members to join in to help. If interested in volunteering, please call:516 832 6151

D) On the day of election Feb 28th, 2006 the polls open open from 6AM to 9PM. Make sure you go out to vote in the district and encourage family and friends in the district to go out and vote form him.