Politics & Government
Watch Live: Prospect-Lefferts Gardens City Council Candidates Debate Ahead Of Fall Election
The five Democrats vying for a primary win in September will argue onstage Monday night.
PROSPECT-LEFFERTS GARDENS, BROOKLYN — Five candidates for city council in New York City's 40th District, which includes parts of Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, will square off in a debate on Monday in the neighborhood.
Candidates Brian A. Cunningham, Pia Raymond, Jennifer L. Berkley and Rose St. Albord, along with incumbent Mathieu Eugene, will share the stage from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. at BKLYN Commons on Flatbush Avenue.
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Residents were asked to submit questions before and during the debate to 40debate@gmail.com.
The five candidates, all Democrats, will be on the ballot during September's primary election. Since the area runs deep blue, the Democratic primary generally decides the council election.
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The seat is currently held by Mathieu Eugene, a former educator and health professional and the first Hatian-born person to elected to the council.
The district also includes parts of Ditmas Park, Flatbush and Kensington. Click here to see the full district map.
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