Washington Heights City Council Race: What Issues Matter To You?

UPPER MANHATTAN, NY — Members of the City Council wield enormous power over what happens in New York City, and Patch wants to hear from Washington Heights and Inwood residents about what issues matter to them in this year's elections.

For the first time in more than a decade, Upper Manhattan has an open seat: Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez is term-limited from running again, and eight candidates are running to replace him in 2021.

Whoever wins will influence new development, vote on new laws, and serve as Washington Heights and Inwood'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?

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

Patch reporter Nick Garber contributed to this report.