Put a Green candidate on the ballot for the City Council Race in the 39th District and find out why that helps to reform NYC government and enhance local democracy.
At the Community Bookstore TONIGHT, May 6, 2009 from 7-9 pm, there's a Teach-In & Fundraiser with David Pechefsky, Green Party City Council Candidate for Dist. 39.
He's screening the PBS documentary "Please Vote for Me" (documenting an election in a third-grade classroom in China) followed by a discussion on democracy led by David. Drinks/refreshments provided.
David is a former Assistant Director in the New York City Council Finance Division, a former Assistant Commissioner in the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development and has consulted on democratic governance in Nigeria, Sier ra Leone, and Jordan. He lives with his family in Park Slope.
Suggested Contributions: (Please make checks out to “Pechefsky for City Council”)
o $15 David, Please Bring Democracy to NYC Council
o $50 REALLY Bring Democracy to NYC Council
o $100 NEED a NYC Council Dedicated to Democracy, Wise Use of Resources, Green Living
RSVP (not necessary, but helpful): Sonal@pechefskyforcitycouncil.com or (718) 369-8959
A few corrections: I am not “strongly against” making PPW two way. I welcome being educated on this subject. I aslo said “no” on Mayoral control of the schools.
I would also like to clarify my position on term limits. I am against term limits on the City Council, but in favor of them for the Mayor. However, I also think it was entirely wrong for the Council to have voted to give sitting members the chance to run for a third term.
My experience at the Council has led me to conclude that terms limits did not produce a positive impact in terms of the quality or effectiveness of the Council as an institution. There are other reforms that will produce better results. I look forward to elaborating on this issue as the campaign goes forward.