Upper East Side City Council Race: What Issues Matter To You?

UPPER EAST SIDE, NY — Members of the City Council wield enormous power over what happens in New York, and Patch wants to hear from Upper East Siders about what issues matter to them in this year's elections.

For the first time in years, the neighborhood has an open seat: Ben Kallos is term-limited from running again in District 5, and seven candidates are running to replace him. Whoever wins will be able to influence new development, vote on new laws, and serve as the Upper East Side's advocate in city government.

Ahead of the June 22 primary election, we're asking readers to weigh in about what issues matter to them in the neighborhood. What problems are going unaddressed? What good programs should be built upon?

(If you live in neighboring District 4, where incumbent Keith Powers is seeking re-election, you're welcome to take part as well.)

Fill out the survey below, and we'll ask the candidates to respond to the issues you raise:

To learn more about the eight candidates running in District 5, read our past coverage.

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