Term-limited Keith Powers is leaving his position as the City Council member for Manhattan's 4th District to run for Manhattan Borough President. This opens his seat to six candidates during the June 24 Democratic Primary. Vanessa Aronson, a former public school teacher and U.S. Foreign Service Officer, is among those running, advocating for government ethics, climate action, and support for marginalized communities. She emphasizes the need for transparency in campaign financing and city services, proposing significant reforms to address the city's pressing issues like housing and mental health.
In our own backyard, I grew the membership of the Lexington Democratic Club by 400% and revitalized this local institution during my time as president.
Life in our city shouldn't be this hard. We have an affordability and housing crisis, mental health and public safety concerns, and rampant inaccessibility across the city.
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