Race to Represent: NYC Public Advocate November 2019 Election
New York City’s special election for Public Advocate is on Tuesday, November 5th. This election is an open, non-partisan ballot. All registered voters are eligible to cast a vote.
The Public Advocate is one of New York City’s three citywide elected posts, along with the mayor and the comptroller.
The Public Advocate acts a watchdog. The office has the power to collect complaints, investigate agencies and propose legislation to the City Council. The Public Advocate can preside at general meetings of the City Council and sit on various boards.
The Public Advocate becomes interim mayor if that office is vacant. The Public Advocate has also served as a “stepping stone” to higher posts. One-time Public Advocate Bill de Blasio was elected mayor in 2013 and his successor, Letitia James, won the office of NY State Attorney General in 2017.
The office has an annual budget of $3.6 million and a staff of 45 people.
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Race to Represent: Public Advocate Interviews
New York City’s election for Public Advocate is on Tuesday, November 5th. All registered voters are eligible to cast a vote. Gotham Gazette's Ben Max sits down with two of the candidates to discuss their plans if elected.
Race To Represent: Devin Balkind Public Advocate Candidate Interview
New York City’s election for Public Advocate is on Tuesday, November 5th. All registered voters are eligible to cast a vote. Gotham Gazette's Ben Max sits down with two of the candidates to discuss their plans if elected.
The Public Advocate is one of New York City’s three citywide elected posts...
Race To Represent: Council Member Borelli Public Advocate Candidate Interview
New York City’s election for Public Advocate is on Tuesday, November 5th. All registered voters are eligible to cast a vote. Gotham Gazette's Ben Max sits down with two of the candidates to discuss their plans if elected.
The Public Advocate is one of New York City’s three citywide elected posts...
Devin Balkind Candidate Statement for Public Advocate
New York City’s election for Public Advocate is on Tuesday, November 5th. All registered voters are eligible to cast a vote. Gotham Gazette's Ben Max sits down with two of the candidates to discuss their plans if elected.
The Public Advocate is one of New York City’s three citywide elected posts...
Council Member Joe Borelli Candidate Statement for Public Advocate
New York City’s election for Public Advocate is on Tuesday, November 5th. All registered voters are eligible to cast a vote. Gotham Gazette's Ben Max sits down with two of the candidates to discuss their plans if elected.
The Public Advocate is one of New York City’s three citywide elected posts...
Race to Represent: Devin Balkind Soundbite
Hear more from Devin Balkind on Race to Represent, October 30th, November 3rd, and November 4th at 9pm ET on MNN 1 & MNN HD.
Race to Represent: Council Member Borelli Soundbite
Hear more from Joe Borrelli on Race to Represent, October 30th, November 3rd, and November 4th at 9pm ET on MNN 1 & MNN HD.
What Does A Public Advocate Do?
New York City’s special election for Public Advocate is on Tuesday, February 26. This election is an open, non-partisan ballot. All registered voters are eligible to cast a vote.
The Public Advocate is one of New York City’s three citywide elected posts, along with the mayor and the comptroller....
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