"Democrat Kayla Santosuosso declared victory Tuesday night in the race for southern Brooklyn's Council District 47, after a tight contest against Republican George Sarantopoulos that remained close as results trickled in. As of 10 p.m. on Nov. 4, Santosuosso had secured 59% of the vote, while Sarantopoulos held just over 40%, according to unofficial New York City Board of Elections results. The two were vying to succeed incumbent Democrat Justin Brannan, who is term-limited."
"Campaign manager Colby Conerly said voter turnout had been particularly high in "a lot of our strongholds" including Gravesend, Bath Beach and Sea Gate. "I wish this was more of a fun election, but there's so much at stake right now in New York City, especially in souther Brooklyn," he said. "A lot of people are scared, they want to be comforted. They want to hear multiple different sides and they want to, I think everyone can agree, they just want the city to be safe.""
"Conerly said southern Brooklyn - and Coney Island in particular - are "kind of deprived, it's kind of forgotten," by the city, and has been neglected with regard to public transit, jobs, and development. "Those people, they can't wait four more years," Conerly said. "They can't even wait a year or two from now. They need jobs down there, they need a ferry service to take them where they can get jobs. And they need the jobs to come to Coney Island.""
Kayla Santosuosso declared victory in Brooklyn's Council District 47 after a close race with Republican George Sarantopoulos, securing about 59% of the vote to his just over 40%. The seat was open because incumbent Justin Brannan is term-limited. Supporters for both candidates gathered separately on election night as results arrived. Campaign officials reported high turnout in Sarantopoulos strongholds such as Gravesend, Bath Beach and Sea Gate. Concerns cited included public safety and perceived neglect in southern Brooklyn, with calls for jobs, improved transit and ferry service to better connect Coney Island to employment opportunities.
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