"While there's a huge focus on the New York City mayoral race, residents in Manhattan are also voting for their City Council representatives though there's not nearly as much drama attached to these contests. Democrats dominate the Manhattan City Council districts, and most of the competitive races already happened within the party during the June primary. Still, a number of lawmakers are facing challenges from"
"Republican, Conservative and independent candidates. Those elected to represent Manhattan in the City Council will be tasked to introduce and vote on bills, negotiate and approve the City's budget, monitor city agencies, and make decisions about major land use projects. Here is a brief run-down on the candidates, backgrounds, priorities and plans or at least hopes for New York City and their neighborhood, including races with no incumbent and in some cases with no challenger. To learn more about each of the candidates, visit the"
"Campaign Finance Bureau's Voter Guide at nyccfb.info. To find your local polling place, visit vote.nyc. District 1 Communities: Financial District-Battery Park City, Tribeca-Civic Center, The Battery-Governors Island-Ellis Island-Liberty Island, SoHo-Little Italy-Hudson Square, Chinatown-Two Bridges, Lower East Side Incumbent Christopher Marte (Democratic Party, Working Families Party), is running against Helen Qiu on the Republican and Conservative Party tickets. Marte"
There is a huge focus on the New York City mayoral race, yet Manhattan residents also vote for City Council representatives. Democrats dominate Manhattan City Council districts, and most competitive contests were settled in the June primary. Some incumbents nevertheless face Republican, Conservative, and independent challengers. City Council members will introduce and vote on bills, negotiate and approve the City budget, monitor agencies, and decide major land-use projects. District 1 covers Lower Manhattan neighborhoods. Incumbent Christopher Marte lists anti-displacement, healthcare and workers' rights, and climate change as priorities, while Helen Qiu brings varied educational and professional experience.
Read at www.amny.com
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