On June 22 registered Democratic voters will go to the polls to select the Democratic candidates (and probably the November victor) for Mayor, Comptroller, Boro Presidents, District Attorneys and 37 of the 51 member City Council; a sweeping change in the governance of New York City.
You may be going the poll a week earlier (Early Voting) or cast your absentee ballot, and, you can “rank” up to five candidates (See a detailed explanation of the mechanics of the election here).
The teacher union, the United Federation of Teachers, is endorsing virtually every position on the ballot, and, has dramatically changed their endorsement process.
Rather than the union leadership choosing candidates local committees made up of school union leaders (“Chapter Leaders”) recommended candidates (all endorsed) and the other offices Zoom interviews with thousands of teachers participating, and, casting preference on-line ballots.
On Monday, April 19th the UFT Delegate Assembly will endorse a mayoral CONTINUE READING: Will the Teacher Union (UFT) “Select” the Next Mayor (and other electeds) in New York City? | Ed In The Apple