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November 7, 2006
VOTE TODAY: Elections November 7!
The following candidates have shown strong opposition to the use of eminent domain for private development and/or opposed the Atlantic Yards proposal:
18th Senate District
Velmanette Montgomery (D) Incumbent
From NoLandGrab's Pol Precinct:
"Voice of the people and co-sponsor of the Atlantic Yards Development Workshop with Letitia James. Montgomery is unwavering in her support for and promotion of real community-based development for the Railyards."
11th Congressional District (Major Owens's district)
Ollie McClean, Independent Candidate, a founding member of the United African Movement, walked in support of Develop Don't Destroy Brooklyn in the Walkathon
Dr. Steve Finger, Libertarian Candidate, strongly against eminent domain abuse
10th Congressional District, (Ed Towns's district)
Charles Barron is running a write-in campaign (write-in box-slot 18.) From NoLandGrab's Pol Precinct:
"Charles Barron has fought tirelessly against the racial divisiveness of the pro-arena campaign and to give everyone a voice in the community. He has also called for building the arena in his district, which satisfies many of the transportation requirements, is in need of more jobs and is primed for urban renewal."
25th State Senate
Ken Diamondstone, WFP line. Ken has been a long-time supporter of DDDB.
Green Party: The Green Party must receive 50,000 votes in the Governor's race to regain automatic ballot status. The Green Party walked in support of Develop Don't Destroy in the walkathon.
Howie Hawkins for US Senate
Malachy McCourt for Governor
Rachel Treichler for Attorney General
Julia Willebrand for Comptroller
Alison Duncan for Lt Governor
We also received this note from the Libertarian Party:
Your election roundup fails to mention that all of the Libertarian Party's candidates are opposed to eminent domain abuse. We were opposed to eminent domain abuse before it was cool. We were opposed to eminent domain abuse long before Atlantic Yards and will be forever.Our statewide candidates are:
US Senate: Jeffrey Russell
Governor: John Clifton
Lieutenant Governor: Donald Silberger
Comptroller: John Cain
Attorney-General: Christopher Garvey
Posted by amy at November 7, 2006 7:57 AM