Three Reasons to Vote in Today’s Primary

Primary elections are being held today for New York City Council. The City Council member for the 41st District will be crucial for the Jewish community in Remsen Village and East Flatbush Rugby. 

By Jay Sorid

Primary elections are being held today for New York City Council. The City Council member for the 41st District will be crucial for the Jewish community in Remsen Village and East Flatbush Rugby. 

Reason# 1 – Brooklyn Community District 17 Rezoning Vote By NYC Council

The City Council member for the 41st District will vote on the future rezoning of Brooklyn Community District 17 which includes Remsen Village & East Flatbush Rugby. 

The NYC Council follows the vote of the local city council member (member deference).

Community Board 17 Rezoning Committee is currently awaiting a response from the Department of City Planning regarding a request for “Contextual” Rezoning.

Events for June 2023 – Brooklyn Community Board 17 (cityofnewyork.us) – Rezoning Committee

Reason# 2 – Single Site Upzonings – 777 Rutland Rd (Schenectady & Rutland)

The City Council member for the 41st District will vote (with member deference) on whether to upzone 777 Rutland Rd, which proposes thirty units for the homeless, zero three bedroom apartments for families & zero onsite parking spots for 183 units.  

July 21, 2007 (nyc.gov) – Environmental Info

PowerPoint Presentation (eastflatbush.info) – Project Info for 777 Rutland Rd

Reason# 3 – Funding for Community Organizations & Projects

Expense Funding (nyc.gov)  – Council Member Darlene Mealy Expense Funding 2023

(search under “Mealy”)

Capital Funding (nyc.gov) – Council Member Darlene Mealy  Capital Funding 2023 – (search under District “41”)

Find Your Poll Site | NYC Board of Elections (vote.nyc)  – Find Polling Site and Council District by Address

ZoLa | NYC’s Zoning & Land Use Map  – City Council District -Map View– Zoom In / Out

DEM Council Member 41st Council District (vote.nyc) – Certified Election Results – 2021 

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