5 Questions With NYC Councilmember Candidate Anthony Weiner

NEW YORK CITY — Former congressman Anthony Weiner is running for the District 2 city council seat in New York City's primary election on Tuesday, June 24.

District 2 includes Greenwich Village, Lower East Side, East Village, Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square, Gramercy and Murray Hill-Kips Bay.

The district seat is left open by the Councilmember Carlina Rivera, who is term-limited.

The 60-year-old Democratic candidate has previously served in the city council and worked as a CEO and talk show host. He currently lives in the East Village.

Patch recently asked Weiner five questions about his campaign and district. See his replies below

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following article contains information about one of several candidates who have announced their campaigns for District 2 in the 2025 primary election. Patch has contacted the other candidates with the same questions and will post replies as they are received.

PATCH: Why are you running for City Council?

WEINER: To bring specific common sense ideas to a body that badly needs them.

PATCH: What sets you apart from the other candidates?

WEINER: More experience, better ideas and the spirit of a fighter.

PATCH: List two ways you plan to make the district more affordable.

WEINER:

1. Reduce taxes on the middle class and those struggling to make it.

2. Protect NYC from Trump cuts.

PATCH: List two ways you plan to make the district safer.

WEINER:

1. Hire 3000 more cops and get them out of their cars.

2. Crack down on illegal drug use on our streets and in our parks.

What’s one place in the district you frequent the most?

WEINER: Tompkins Square Park Dog Run