NYC City Council Election District 6: Candidates, Polling Places And More

UPPPER WEST SIDE, NY — Voters in the Upper West Side will take to the polls on Tuesday, Sept. 12 to cast crucial votes in this year's Democratic primary.

Citywide, there are primaries for mayor, public advocate and nearly every city council district. Of local importance, though, a 3-person race has turned into one of the city's most contentious in District 6 (full district map here).

This being New York City, the Democratic primary is generally the race that determines who will hold these seats after November's general election. Needless to say, Tuesday is an important day for neighborhood politics.

Don't really know anything about the election in your city council district? Don't worry, Patch has you covered with this guide about everything you need to know to make an informed vote on Tuesday.

District 6 city council candidates:

Cary Goodman: Goodman, the executive director of the 161st Street Business Improvement District and a 40-year resident of the district, is essentially running a one-issue campaign. Goodman is a vocal opponent of the American Museum of Natural History's planned expansion into Theodore Roosevelt Park and lists protecting endangered public parkland as his number one issue in the district. His two other top issues are segregation in public schools and senior services.

Helen Rosenthal: Rosenthal, the district's incumbent, is running for reelection after winning a close race in 2013. Going into the election Rosenthal is touting accomplishments such as her support for a proposal to re-zone and desegregate neighborhood elementary schools and her office's record on constituent services. Before her tenure in the City Council, Rosenthal served as chair of Community Board 7. Rosenthal's top priorities for the district include pedestrian safety, school integration and affordable housing.

Mel Wymore: Wymore is once again running for city council after narrowly losing to Rosenthal in 2013. Another former Community Board 7 chair, Wymore lists his top 3 issues in the district as saving local small businesses, expanding senior housing and service and fighting for local schools. Wymore is touting a 30-year record of neighborhood activism — including 22 years on the community board — ahead of the election. If elected, Wymore would become the first transgender member of the City Council.

Where to vote

There are polling places across the district; your specific one depends on where you live. To find your polling place, click here and enter your address. You need to be registered as a Democrat at that address to vote in the primary.

Sample ballot

After entering your address on that same website above, under "Primary Election - 09/12/2017," click "Ballot Information" then choose your party. You will see your choices for all available offices.

When can I vote?

The elections take place on Tuesday, September 12. Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 9 p.m.

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