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Transportation Issues Debate for 33rd Council District Tonight!

In case you didn't get your fill of council forums last month, a transportation-themed debate is tonight!

Join Transportation Alternatives as the candidates for City Council
District 33 debate the bike network, truck traffic, pedestrian safety,
the MTA and livable streets issues of all stripes. The debate will be
moderated by NAG Board Member Ward Dennis and T.A. Executive Director
Paul Steely White. Show up and show the candidates how important these
issues are to you!

What: Council District 33 Debate (Williamsburg, Greenpoint, DUMBO, Park
Slope)

When: Tuesday, September 1, 7-8:30 pm

Where: Automotive High School, 50 Bedford Ave, Greenpoint, Brooklyn

Who: City Council candidates for District 33 (Isaac Abraham, Kenneth
Baer, Douglas J Biviano, Kenneth A Diamondstone, Stephen T Levin, Jo
Anne Simon, Evan R Thies)

Stay after the debate to meet the candidates in person and let them hear
from you! And you can check out each candidate's responses to
Transportation Alternatives' election survey at
www.TACandidateSurvey.org.

Thank you for attending the forum!

Thank you to all who attended the forum yesterday- there were over 120 people present, with the seating over capacity!

Thank you also to the six candidates who participated and to our partners at GWAPP, St. Nick's, People's Firehouse, Los Sures and El Puente!

Now don't forget to vote in the September 15th primary! Here's our guide to the mechanics of registering to vote.

Press coverage in:
Williamsburg Courier
Greenpoint News
Brooklyn Paper

See you Tuesday at the City Council Forum!

See you Tuesday at the

Ultimate Verbal Smackdown
33rd Council District Forum

Tuesday, July 28, 2009, 7-9pm
Williamsburg Northside Preschool
152 N 5th Street

Seven people are seeking the Council Member seat that represents much of Greenpoint and Williamsburg, as David Yassky is running for higher office. The September 15th Democratic Primary will likely determine the winner of the election, and yet the election is largely below the radar.

That's why NAG, along with five other organizations, is holding a forum for the 33rd Council District Tuesday, July 28. The issues important to North Brooklynites: affordable housing, open space, transportation, public safety, environment, quality-of-life, education and youth need to be kept front and center.

Come and find out what your next City Council Member will do!

More information about the forum is available at http://www.nag-brooklyn.org/smackdown

July 28: What Do YOU Want to Ask Your Next City Council Member?

Ultimate Verbal Smackdown: 33rd Council District Forum
July 28, 2009, 7-9pm
At the Williamsburg Northside Preschool, 152 N 5th Street

Seven people are seeking the Council Member seat that represents much of Greenpoint and Williamsburg, as David Yassky is running for higher office. The September 15th Democratic Primary will likely determine the winner of the election, and yet the election is largely below the radar.

That's why NAG, along with five other organizations, is holding a forum for the 33rd Council District Tuesday, July 28. The issues important to North Brooklynites: affordable housing, open space, transportation, public safety, environment, quality-of-life, education and youth need to be kept front and center. We need your help to decide what to ask the candidates!

We want you to help us select the "People's Choice" question that will be asked at the forum! Tell us what you want to ask the candidates by clicking here.

Ultimate Verbal Smackdown: 33rd District Council Forum

RUMBLE IN NORTH BROOKLYN:
THE ULTIMATE VERBAL SMACKDOWN IS COMING TO
33RD COUNCIL DISTRICT RACE

Coalition of Community Groups to Hold City Council Forum
Tuesday, July 28th, 7-9pm

In a match held only once this century, seven City Council candidates will grapple with the issues important to North Brooklynites to help voters decide who will best be able to serve Greenpoint and Williamsburg in the City Council. Candidates will attempt their best verbal wrestling moves, although any metal chairs present will be for sitting and the only sleeper holds allowed are those that require a firm grasp of zoning law.


The Ultimate Verbal Smackdown forum will focus on the major issues facing North Brooklyn: affordable housing, open space, transportation, public safety, environment, quality-of-life, education and youth. The forum will be moderated by Susan Albrecht, Co-Chair of NAG.

The forum will also feature a "people's choice" question--which the public can help write and select online.

Co-sponsored by NAG, GWAPP, St. Nick's NPC, People's Firehouse Inc., Los Sures and El Puente, the event aims to educate the public and promote discussion about the issues the organizations work on daily. All organizations are non-partisan and will not endorse a candidate in the race.

ULTIMATE VERBAL SMACKDOWN
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
7:00-9:00 pm
Willamsburg Northside Preschool
152 N 5th Street between Bedford and Driggs

33rd District Council Race Debate

Come join the New Kings Democrats as they host a debate between the candidates for the Democratic nomination for the City Council seat in the 33rd District. The 33rd District includes Greenpoint, Brooklyn Heights, parts of Park Slope, Williamsburg, downtown Brooklyn, and Boerum Hill.

Tuesday, May 19th, 7:00-8:30pm
Harry Van Arsdale H.S. Auditorium
North 6th Street & Roebling

Turnout in the council election on September 15th is going to be very important to make sure that our neighborhoods get the resources they deserve! The candidates are: Isaac Abraham, Ken Baer, Doug Biviano, Ken Diamondstone, Steve Levin, Jo Anne Simon, and Evan Thies.