Yesterday I got this note from David Pechefsky, Green Party candidate for City Council in the 39th district.

Starting in January, Park Slope will have two new councilmen: Brad Lander in the 39th district and Stephen Levin in the 33rd.

I know that's the conventional wisdom, but why reinforce that
perception.  Be prepared for a very interesting general election.  Brad
appears formidable but I think I can beat him."

David Pechefsky, who I interviewed for the Breakfast-of-Candidates series is the candidate with 12 years direct experience in
City government. He has concrete ideas for reform and structural change in the City Council. He says he will be "a catalyst for a truly democratic City
Council, eco-friendly living, and the sensible use of our resources."

Pechefsky has worked with Council Members, advocates, city officials, and service
providers on a wide range of housing, youth, senior, health, and
economic development programs. He has also consulted internationally
working on democratic governance issues in Africa, Asia, and the Middle
East.

Pechefsky and his wife, Dr. Cena Tejani,
have lived in Park Slope for over 15 years. They have two children:
Shirin, age 5, who attends the International School of Brooklyn and
Tehmina, age 12, who attends MS 51. David is a member of the Park Slope
Greens and the Park Slope Food Coop and was recently appointed to the
Economic Development Committee of Community Board Six.

I apologize to Pechefsky for being a bit hasty in my assumption that Bard Lander would be the new councilman in the 39th. Indeed, he's just the Democratic nominee in a largely Democratic district. But Green candidate Pechefsky is running hard and OTBKB will be keeping a sharp eye on his campaign in the coming two months.