ANDREW LANZA ANNOUNCES JAMES ODDO AS CAMPAIGN CHAIRMAN

Staten Island – Councilman Andrew J. Lanza (R-South Shore), the official candidate of the Richmond County Republican Party for the New York State Senate in the 24th District, announced today that Councilman James Oddo (R-Staten Island/Brooklyn) will serve as his campaign chairman.

"For more than four years, Andrew Lanza and I have been partners fighting for the people of Staten Island. Day and day out, in ways big and small, we have worked to improve the lives of Staten Islanders. Yes, this campaign will be about that record -- what Andrew has achieved -- but it will also be about what Andrew Lanza can and will do in the State Senate. I believe in Andrew. I trust his passion and his integrity. He has proven what he can do for this borough and he will do even more as our next State Senator. That is why I am proud to be his Campaign Chairman.", James Oddo said.

"I am honored to have such a dedicated and honorable leader as my campaign chairman. James Oddo and I have fought hard in the City Council for lower taxes and better city services for Staten Island. He has been my partner in combating overdevelopment and coming up with real solutions to traffic problems on our island. I am proud to have his endorsement, I am proud to have him as campaign chairman and I am even prouder to call him my friend.", Andrew Lanza said.

Lanza, who has served the people of Staten Island for five years, is endorsed by the Richmond County Republican party as well as Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Congressman Vito Fossella and Assemblymen Vincent Ignizio and Matthew Mirones.