The New York Jewish Agenda (NYJA) and the Forward are committed to informing and engaging the city’s Jewish voters in the upcoming municipal elections. As part of that commitment, we partnered on a survey of City Council candidates in New York City. A record 35 out of 51 Council District seats are open this year. We conducted this survey of City Council candidates to find out their perspective on a few issues of high importance to many segments of the Jewish community. You can see the overall results here and the individual candidate responses we received by clicking on the candidate’s name on the right-hand side of this page. We listed only those candidates from whom we received responses.
Primary Election Day is Tuesday, June 22, 2021, and Early Voting continues through Sunday, June 20. The General Election is on November 2, 2021. You can find all of the information required to vote in person or by absentee ballot at vote.nyc. Remember to Vote!
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Alan van Capelle
“NYJA encourages Jewish New Yorkers to mobilize and take a stand on issues where we previously stood on the sidelines. Their network is leading the way for the Jewish community on criminal justice reform and education, showing that advocating for social justice is a Jewish value.”
Brad Hoylman
“With a progressive majority in the legislature, it is vital to have organizations that amplify the voices and priorities of New York Jews. NYJA has been an important ally in fighting for criminal justice reform, along with numerous other progressive issues, in Albany.”
Letty Cottin Pogrebin
“During my many decades of devotion to progressive change in New York and nationally, I’ve learned that Jews vote, donate, and show up, but we don’t always recognize or activate the power of a collective voice. As an advocate for Jewish women — and for all Jews, and all women — I’m proud to be part of NYJA, a collective that effectively amplifies our Jewish voices in the public square and maximizes our impact.”
Rabbi Joshua Stanton
“Living out our Jewish values takes a voice and an agenda. I am proud to be part of the New York Jewish Agenda.”
Randi Weingarten
“The public good is a core Jewish value. So is public education , and the rights of workers. Our tradition teaches us that everyone is created in the image of God. That’s why we need an organization like NYJA that fights for everyone as if all of us are, indeed, created in God’s image.”
Ruth Messinger
“These challenging times demand we take seriously our responsibility to pursue justice. NYJA raises our collective voice in new and powerful ways.”
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