Comments on: Tuesday: City Council Candidates for District 39 Debate Livable Streets

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 19:35:41 +0000

@Liza – that’s funny. Brad Lander signed my Rev Billy ballot petition, when he came knocking on my door while campaigning.

I missed this candidate forum…any further thoughts?

By: Randy Manne

Randy Manne — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:51:30 +0000

Just because George Smith spent a year in jail for robbery while impersonating a police office, and is currently out on bail for sexual assault, does not mean he shouldn’t be elected. Just not in Brooklyn. Send this thug back to prison and let him win the hearts and votes of the people in his cellblock.

By: Tom Baur

Tom Baur — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:33:46 +0000

http://www.nypost.com/seven/08182009/news/regionalnews/candidate_sex_bust_185167.htm

By: Eric McClure

Eric McClure — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:56:45 +0000

I don’t often disagree with Paco, but I have to in this case.

He wrote “the rest of the candidates thus far have yet to get transit oriented,” but that’s not true. Josh Skaller (full disclosure: I have endorsed Josh and donated to his campaign) is a strong advocate for transit, cycling and walking. Among other things, he’s been an outspoken supporter of Park Slope Neighbors’ two-way Prospect Park West and 8th Avenue campaign, and has advocated with PSN against Whole Foods’ plan for a massive parking lot at 3rd Street and 3rd Avenue. He was an early supporter of the 9th Street bike lanes, and will work tirelessly in the Council to expand and defend the bike network. He’s an avid cyclist and does not own a car.

I have zero doubt that Josh would be a forceful leader in the Council for Livable Streets and better mass transit.

By: bobby

bobby — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:39:24 +0000

OOO yea I have heard great things about mr. smith… I really hope he wins I seen him in a pizza place on 7th ave in park slope where the owner fully support him and made a george smith day. He had great ideas, im sorry this website favors one side and doesnt even see the other side

By: Joe

Joe — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:37:39 +0000

Even if the website didnt list the rest of the people running for his position. I actually support George Smith for city council because of all the great stuff he has done not only for the people in the district, but people in every district of brooklyn.. He is a community leader in charity events, fundraisers, and runs his own business. I know if a man can run a very successful business, he will be very good at representing a great district. The district he was born and raised in

By: Liza

Liza — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:49:46 +0000

I met David Pechefsky while I was collecting signatures to get Reverend Billy on the ballot, and if I lived in the 39th I would definitely vote for him. He’s running for the Greens and is an avid cyclist. I mean, just check out his website: http://www.pechefskyforcitycouncil.com/.

By: mfs

mfs — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 02:38:17 +0000

I'm a partisan about this, but Brad Lander has a comprehensive and progressive transportation and sustainability platform, as well as a record of results on livable streets and sustainability. That's why he is endorsed by the NY League of Conservation Voters and supported by prominent local environmental leaders. I look forward to seeing the debate and the exchange between the candidates.

By: paco

paco — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:02:21 +0000

Gary Reily’s voice for improved F & V service into Brooklyn has been fantastic, and Brad Lander’s been a big advocate for a vast city widenetwork Bus Rapid Transit. The rest of the candidates thus far have yet to get transit oriented, other than some generic soap box speeches at subway stations speaking loudly against MTA cuts, but remaining silent on any realistic ways to pay for the services.

By: Cap'n Transit

Cap'n Transit — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:50:40 +0000

I don’t live in the district, but I want to say that out of all the candidates, Gary Reilly is the only one I’ve heard of. He has been very vocal in favor of congestion pricing and bridge tolls, as well as other transit improvements like the F express.