Politics & Government

Park Slope Election Guide

The candidates, incumbents and issues that will be affecting your community.

As we look ahead to November’s elections, Park Slope Patch is devoted to bring you the information you need about every race in town. Here's our start on the candidates and issues we'll be covering in District 9 as November draws near. Bookmark this page for updates.

The below will be running for reelection this year and all cover parts of Park Slope:

  • State Senator Velmanette Montgomery has been active in the fight for the community's quality of life in response to the Barclays Center. Recently, she wrote a letter to the SLA asking them not to grant a . 
  • Running against Montgomery is Flatbush-born Attorney and Reverend Sylvia Kinard who is and inclusiveness for the communities.
  • State Senator Eric Adams is against the NYPD's "stop-and-frisk." Sen. Adams believes that , and makes residents feel comfortable to approach with their suspicions or troubles. 
  • State Assemblywoman Joan L. Millman is a supporter of . The plan, which needs to be approved in Albany, would allow the city council along with community boards and the Department of Transportation to implement permits in neighborhoods that request them. 
  • State Assemblyman James Brennan supported the and rallied to when it was threatned to be closed. 

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