[Un]Correct New York Podcast: A Look At The Special Election For The 45th Council District

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Stephen Witt and Kelly Mena discuss the contentious race for the open seat in the special election for the 45th City Council District.

The district includes Flatbush, East Flatbush, Flatlands, Midwood and Canarsie and there are currently eight candidates still in the race.

Issues facing the district include affordable housing, congestion pricing, public transportation options and education amongst others.

The candidates are:

Farah Louis: A Unified 45

Monique Chandler-Waterman: A Vital Voice

Adina Sash: Community First

Victor Jordan: Last Chance

L. Rickie Tulloch: People Movement

Anthony Alexis: Putting Our Community First

Xamayla Rose: Rose For Progress

Jovia Radix: Justice For All

The Special Election will be held Tuesday, May 14.

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