Troy Blackwell is running for NYC Council District 15 in the Bronx, a seat formerly held by Ritchie Torres, who is now a member of U.S. Congress. Council District 15 encompasses the areas of Bedford Park, Fordham, Mount Hope, Bathgate, Belmont, East Tremont, West Farms, Van Nest, Allerton, Olinville. There is a special election for this seat on March 23.
PoliticsNY asked Blackwell three questions in three minutes as part of our meet the candidate series on the road to the June 22 citywide primaries.
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Check out our interview with Blackwell below.