Special Election Date Set



Hear ye, Hear ye …. Mayor Bill de Blasio signed a proclamation today setting February 26th as the date for the special election for public advocate.  de Blasio held a brief signing ceremony at City Hall for the special election proclamation and Intro. 1288, which amended parts of the campaign finance law.

Former public advocate Letitia James resigned on December 31st to take office as the New York State Attorney General on January 1st.  The City Charter provides that upon James’ resignation the mayor is to, within three days, set the date for a special election in a narrowly prescribed window.   With the proclamation issued prospective candidates now have until January 14th to submit petitions.

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