Tag Archives: City Council

On The Road To The City Council Primaries

Posted on August 26, 2009 by The Progressive Southside

We’re only a couple of weeks away from the primaries and by now, you should have seen some signs.  In today’s update, candidate Saquan Jones may possibly have trumped all of the 36th City Council candidates in outdoor advertising by far.  Jones has selected outdoor billboard and CEMUSA bus shelter advertising to get his message [...]

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Winston’s Campaign Trail Goes Underground

Posted on August 24, 2009 by The Progressive Southside

Spotted…City Council candidate Mark Winston Griffith and his team greeting straphangers at the Utica Avenue A/C subway station during Friday morning’s rush hour.  The night before, Griffith was seen speaking at a private event held at Bread Stuy.

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If I’m Elected…More City Council Candidates & Outdoor Print Ad Campaigns

Posted on August 14, 2009 by The Progressive Southside

A stroll down Malcolm X Boulevard this weekend revealed more print ad promotions of City Council candidates.  Some ads were placed in storefront windows and bodega entrances.  A couple of stores showed no particular endorsement, since their windows displayed two or even three ads.

More competition for the seat for the 36th District.  Candidate David Grinage [...]

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Vote For Me! City Council Candidates & Outdoor Print Ad Campaigns

Posted on August 10, 2009 by The Progressive Southside

Primary Day is Tuesday, September 15th and some of the Bed-Stuy City Council candidates in the running are spreading the word through outdoor print advertising. Over the past couple of weeks, postings have started to appear on streetlight posts, brownstone windows and storefronts.  Each candidate has their own branding style and identity.

Incumbent Darlene Mealy [...]

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What Bed-Stuy Wants From Its City Council Member

Posted on April 6, 2009 by The Changeling

A scene on Stockton Street

Our district, New York City Council District 36, will be going to the polls this year to select someone to represent us in the City Council. Just in case you weren’t aware, the council member for the 36th district represents parts of Bed-Stuy (a part of Bed-Stuy is also [...]

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