By Laura Wolff, Senior Program Officer, Robert Sterling Clark Foundation
The upcoming New York City campaign season is the first one in more than a decade—and only the second since 1973—where there is no incumbent candidate for Mayor. In addition, at least 20 of the 52 Council seats will be open due to term limits on their incumbents. The race for Mayor has already drawn several candidates, including the current Public Advocate and City Comptroller. As a result, we can expect a particularly lively season with meaningfully contested races between strong candidates for all the City-wide positions and many Council seats. These campaigns provide a valuable opportunity to focus public attention on critical issues of concern to funders, our grantees, and all New Yorkers; and to inform the thinking of those who will be leading our City over the next four or more years.
Here are a few ways to help ensure that our priorities receive the attention they deserve:
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