FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PR- 373-10 August 30, 2010 MAYOR BLOOMBERG ANNOUNCES A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR THE 28TH COUNCIL DISTRICT IN QUEENS FOR NOVEMBER 2ND Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today announced that a special non-partisan election will be held in the 28th Council District on November 2nd, the date of the regularly scheduled general election, to fill the vacancy created by the passing of Council Member Thomas White, Jr. Pursuant to the City Charter, the nomination of candidates in the election will be by independent nominating petition, rather than through a party primary. The newly elected Council Member will serve until December 31, 2011. A second election to fill the remainder of the term will be held on Election Day in November 2011. MEDIA CONTACT: Stu Loeser (212) 788-2958 |
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