Michael Blake NYC Public Advocate Candidate

Serves(d) as:

New York Assemblyman from the 79th district

Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee

Led the charge to Raise the Age of criminal responsibility so that 16 and 17 year olds are not tried as adults in criminal court, with the understanding that changing policies alone would do little without providing better opportunities for these communities.

Issues:

Housing
Jobs
Public Transportation

For more information: https://www.blakefornyc.com/issues

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Race to Represent: NYC Public Advocate February 2019 Special Election

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Race to Represent: NYC Public Advocate February 2019 Special Election

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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Latest Episodes

Race To Represent: Meet the Candidates (Interviews)

February 28, 2019

Race to Represent: NYC Public Advocate February 2019 Special Election

1. Jumaane Williams - 1:57
2. Dawn Smalls - 20:39
3. Michael Blake - 39:58
4. Melissa Mark-Viverito - 59:23
5. Nomiki Konst - 1:18:20
6. Erich Ulrich - 1:35:54
7. Rafael Espinal Jr. - 1:54:27

For more information on Manhattan Neighborhood Network: http://www.mnn.org
https://www.facebook.com/mnn537...

Race To Represent: Meet the Candidates (Interviews)

February 28, 2019

Race to Represent: NYC Public Advocate February 2019 Special Election

1. Daniel O'Donnell - 1:54
2. Ydanis Rodríguez - 21:09
3. David Eisenbach - 39:42
4. Benjamin Yee - 1:00:11
5. Tony Herbert - 1:19:42
6. Manny Alicandro - 1:36:12
7. Jared Rich - 1:55:30

For more information on Manhattan Neighborhood Network: http://www.mnn.org
https://www.facebook.com/mnn537...

What Does A Public Advocate Do?

February 22, 2019

Race to Represent: NYC Public Advocate February 2019 Special Election

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....

Jumaane Williams NYC Public Advocate Candidate

Race to Represent: NYC Public Advocate February 2019 Special Election

Serves as:

New York City Council Member from Brooklyn representing the 45th District

Co-Chair of the Council’s Task Force to Combat Gun Violence

Passed the landmark legislation in the City Council, including the Community Safety Act, which created the Office of Inspector General for the New York...

Jared Rich NYC Public Advocate Candidate

Race to Represent: NYC Public Advocate February 2019 Special Election

At Jareds law practice, he’s fought for the working man.. he’s fought for the elderly.. he’s taken on corporations and won. He’s helped the terminally ill, giving families and next of kin peace of mind and helped avoid financial hardships. He’s advocated for cancer patients and stopped unfair...

Ydanis Rodríguez NYC Public Advocate Candidate

Race to Represent: NYC Public Advocate February 2019 Special Election

Serves as:

Council member for the 10th District of the New York City Council

Chairman of the Higher Education Committee

As Chair, Rodriguez focused on working to improve the number of New York City high school graduates who are college-ready, particularly the lack of Black and Latino students...

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