Freshman Bronx Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj (80th District — Norwood, Bedford Park, Morris Park, Pelham Gardens) has this crazy idea that the Bronx and it’s 1.4 million residents should matter to the multitude of candidates looking to replace Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
To make sure this happens, Gjonaj is hosting a candidates forum on Sunday, June 2, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Christopher Columbus High School auditorium, 925 Astor Ave.
He even has a motto for the forum: “The Bronx Vote Must Be Earned.”
It’s unclear exactly who’s on board, but several high profile Democratic hopefuls and Democrat-turned-Independent/Republican Adolfo Carrion are expected to be there. And so will we.
The forum will be moderated by BronxTalk’s Gary Axelbank and Norwood News Editor Alex Kratz, Riverdale Press Editor Kate Pastor and City Limits Managing Editor (and former Norwood News editor) Jordan Moss will be panelists asking questions of each candidate in attendance.
Audience members are also encouraged to come with written questions for the candidates.
Gjonaj is also hoping for the Bronx to be heard in a louder voice in the state legislature. On June 18, he’s hosting the first Bronx Day in Albany.
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