Thirty-Five Open New York City Council Seats and a flurry of Political Activity Not seen in at least 20 years, that's what Experts are Predicting for 2021.
While the Attention of the World right now is on this November's Presidential Election, here in New York City, the City Council will see Major Turnover.
Of the 51 Members, only 16 are up for Re-Election in 2020.
But for the First Time in 20 years, all Winners will serve a Two-year Term as Opposed to the usual Four.
And your description of what some people might say is chaos, to me is just fantastic, because it's about engagement,said Eric Lane, the Former Executive Director and Counsel of the 1989 New York City Charter Revision Commission.
It's all Thanks to a Provision in the City's Charter.
District Lines are All set to be Redrawn after this year's upcoming Census, likely bringing Changes to the Council's Legislative Map.
A Regular Election Calendar would Call for Elections in 2021 and 2025.
But, next year, Anyone Elected to the Council will Only Serve for Two years.
Then, there will be an Election in 2023 for another Two-year Term.
Candidates will be able to Run for a Full, Uninterrupted Four-year Term in 2025.
NYC Wins When Everyone Can Vote! Michael H. Drucker
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