While Bloomberg's supporters claim he's running against Spitzer in three years and the Mayor denies it, there is an election here in the city today. The slate is relatively slim and 2007 is an off year when you figure in Presidential, Congressional and Mayoral races, but people especially in Brooklyn should be paying attention and making a choice for who they want to represent them. The Daily News lists all the questions on the ballot (depending on where you live of course:
Incumbent Staten Island District Attorney Dan Donovan has faced a surprisingly strong challenge from Democrat Michael Ryan, although he is still expected to win. Queens District Attorney Richard Brown and Bronx DA Robert Johnson are facing no opposition. City Councilman Mathieu Eugene, who won a special election in April, faces Republican challenger Clarence John in Brooklyn's 40th District, which includes parts of Crown Heights and Flatbush. Councilman Vincent Ignizio, of Staten Island's 51st District, is running after a special election but has no opponent. Close to 20 judicial slots are open in the five boroughs, with both Brooklyn and Staten Island choosing Surrogate's Court judges. Former Councilman Noach Dear is poised to win a seat on the Civil Court in Brooklyn. To find out if a judge is running near you, go to www.nycourts.gov There is one citywide question on the ballot: whether the state should give up an acre of forest preserve to create a drinking supply for an upstate hamlet. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Be sure to get your post-election results, WCBS-TV provides a host of links that will assist in combing through the numbers. Happy voting to all!
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