Community Groups Hold Voter Fest Ahead of Primaries

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By: Amy Yens

There’s a lot at stake in this year’s upcoming election. New Yorkers will choose a new mayor, comptroller and public advocate. In the Bronx—a new borough president and several city council seats are also up for grabs. With so many candidates and a primary election looming, local leaders want to ensure that voters here are part of the electoral process.

“We know all the things we’ve been advocating for and opposing have been because our elected officials haven’t been representing us properly. We don’t think they fear our vote. So we are trying to make sure that our folks understand the need to vote and be more civically engaged,” said Mychal Johnson.

Johnson is with South Bronx Unite—an organization that advocates for Mott Haven and Port Morris. The two South Bronx Communities have battled poor environmental conditions, poverty and other quality of life issues for decades. The area was hit especially hard during the height of the pandemic…read more