Democracy for NYC (DFNYC) is committed to the ideals espoused by Democracy for America, the organization founded by Howard Dean, and the national network of local coalition groups dedicated to the same.
We work both locally and nationally to ensure that fiscally responsible and socially progressive candidates are elected at all levels of government. We develop innovative ways to advocate for the issues that matter to our members and support legislation which has a positive effect in our communities. We promote transparency and ethical practices in government. We engage people in the political process and give them the tools to organize, communicate, mobilize, and enact change on the local, state, and national level.
You can download our bylaws here.
City Council District 5 in Manhattan is an open seat this year. It is currently held by Jessica Lappin, who is running for Manhattan Borough President.
Neighborhoods: Upper East Side & Roosevelt Island
Election Date: Tuesday, Sept. 10th, 2013, Democratic primary. (Probably a safe Democratic seat.)
Neighborhoods & Map:
Upper East Side (east of Lexington), Midtown East, Roosevelt Island
Candidates: (in alphabetical order)
Ed Hartzog
Ben Kallos
Micah Kellner
Hill Krishnan
Email: | info -at- dfnyc.org |
Democracy for NYC (DFNYC) is committed to the ideals espoused by Democracy for America, the organization founded by Howard Dean, and the national network of local coalition groups dedicated to the same.