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November 9, 2011
Bramson Wins in Landslide, New Rochelle Democrats Retain Majority on City Council, May Achieve Super-Majority
Talk of the Sound
by Robert Cox
If a closely contested election in New Rochelle tips toward the Democratic candidate, the big winner might be "do-gooder liberal" Bruce Ratner.
If Fertel holds on, Democrats will hold a 5-2 majority on City Council and with that control will be able to "bond" or borrow money on a straight party line vote. The Democrats will also be able to override Governor Cuomo's 2% tax levy cap. Democrats are expected to use their super-majority to approve an estimated $25-30 million in long-term debt to move the DPW City Yard from its current location on East Main Street to a new location on Beechwood Avenue as part of an effort to clear the way for development along Echo Bay by Forest City Ratner.
Posted by eric at November 9, 2011 11:03 AM