Queens For a while the Bronx Democrats seemed to have it all planned out. After all, this is a borough where political secession is usually orderly — just look at Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark, who was essentially appointed to her position inor Diaz, who was handpicked as the BP by County in But that all changed in a few weeks.
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Gibson, a Democrat, said her substantial margin of victory is humbling and a of how far women of color have come in making an impact in local politics.
Other roles for borough president include the ability to co-sponsor City Council legislation and have a budget to allocate money to local nonprofit organizations and capital projects. On her website, a laundry list of goals for a Gibson administration include fostering Community Land Trusts to create new homeownership opportunities and prioritize developments intended for vulnerable residents including the elderly, young people aging out of foster care, grandparents raising grandchildren, and LGBTQ residents.
We want to build up and unify the Bronx. We want our fair share and get the attention and priority that we deserve.
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After a time away from the Big Apple chasing politicians during the Iowa caucuses and covering southern politics during the COVID pandemic, Robbie decided to return home, covering important local news that affects the everyday lives of Bronx residents across the borough.