Involvement in the Democratic Party
Martin Begun was very active in New York City politics within the Liberal and Democratic parties. He served as chairman of the Community Services Board of the city’s Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Alcoholism Services from 1974-1994, along with many other civic and community service appointments. Through his work as president of the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York, he maintained ties with leading federal, state and city officials, from Vice President Hubert Humphrey to Governors Nelson Rockefeller and Hugh Carey and Mayors Robert F. Wagner Jr., Abraham Beame, and Edward Koch.
Letter from Hubert Humphrey
Begun being sworn in as a member of New York City's Mental Health Advisory Board with Mayor Abraham Beame
From Martin Begun's swearing in ceremony
New York County Democratic Party Designating Petitition
Meet Your Democratic District Leaders pamphlet
Begun with Mayor Abraham Beame and Vice President Walter Mondale, and David Rockefeller
Lennox Hill Democratic Club Honors Martin S. Begun Program
Speech nominating Hillary Clinton for Senator of New York given by Martin Begun