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Judge of the Civil Court – 6th Municipal Court District – Queens

The Civil Court of the City of New York has jurisdiction over civil cases involving amounts up to $25,000 and other civil matters referred to it by the Supreme Court. It includes a small claims part for informal dispositions of matters not exceeding $5,000 and a landlord and tenant/housing part for landlord-tenant matters of unlimited amounts and housing code violations. New York City Civil Court judges are elected to 10-year terms.

Richmond Borough President

Judge of the Civil Court – 9th Municipal Court District- New York

Judge of the Civil Court – 2nd Municipal Court District – Richmond

Judge of the Civil Court – 8th Municipal Court District – Kings

Statewide Proposal Number 3, an Amendment: Authorizing the Use of Forest Preserve Land for Specified Purposes

The proposed amendment will create a land account with up to 250 acres of forest preserve land eligible for use by towns, villages, and counties that have no viable alternative to using forest preserve land to address specific public health and safety concerns; as a substitute for the land removed from the forest preserve, another 250 acres of land, will be added to the forest preserve, subject to legislative approval. The proposed amendment also will allow bicycle trails and certain public utility lanes to be located within the width of specified highways that cross the forest preserve while minimizing removal of trees and vegetation. Shall the proposed amendment be approved?

Judge of the Civil Court – District – 10th Municipal Court District – New York

Judge of the Civil Court – 6th Municipal Court District – Kings

The Civil Court of the City of New York decides lawsuits involving claims of up to $25,000. The Civil Court includes a small claims part for the informal resolution of cases involving amounts of up to $5,000, and a housing part for landlord-tenant and housing violation proceedings. The court also handles other civil matters referred by the Supreme Court. New York City Civil Court judges are elected to 10-year terms.

Judge of the Civil Court – 3rd Municipal Court District – Queens

Judge of the Civil Court – 1st Municipal Court District – Queens

Justice of the Supreme Court – 12th Judicial District

Judge of the Civil Court – 5th Municipal Court District- New York

Justice of the Supreme Court – 1st Judicial District

The Supreme Court generally hears cases that are outside the jurisdiction of other trial courts of more limited jurisdiction. In New York City, the Court exercises civil jurisdiction and jurisdiction over felony charges.

Statewide Proposal Number 2, an Amendment: Allowing the complete or partial forfeiture of a public officer’s pension if he or she is convicted of a certain type of felony

The proposed amendment to section 7 of Article 2 of the State Constitution would allow a court to reduce or revoke the public pension of a public officer who is convicted of a felony that has a direct and actual relationship to the performance of the public officer’s existing duties. Shall the proposed amendment be approved?

Statewide Proposal Number 1, a Question: Constitutional Convention

Shall there be a convention to revise the Constitution and amend the same?

District Attorney – Manhattan

District Attorney – Kings

Member of the City Council

The New York City Council is the legislative body for the City of New York. The Council is comprised of 51 members from Council Districts throughout the five boroughs. Members are normally elected every four years, with each member representing a district of approximately 139,000 people. The Council monitors the performance of city agencies, makes land use decisions, and maintains approval authority over the city’s budget. It also legislates on a wide range of other subjects. The Council is an equal partner with the Mayor in the governing of New York City.

Member of the City Council

Queens Borough President

Borough Presidents provide comments and recommendations on land-use issues in their borough, advocate for the borough in the city budget process, appoint Community Boards, chair the Borough Boards, and serve on various boards and committees.

Manhattan Borough President

Bronx Borough President

Borough President – Kings

City Comptroller

The New York City Comptroller is a citywide elected official who serves as the Chief Financial Officer of the City. The Comptroller ensures the financial condition of the city by advising the Mayor and City Council. The Comptroller has the power to audit city agencies and to ensure financial performance. In addition, the Comptroller manages the five New York City Pension Funds. The Comptroller serves a four-year term of office.

Public Advocate

The Public Advocate is a citywide elected official and is first in line to succeed the Mayor. The Public Advocate is a non-voting member of the City Council, but can introduce and co-sponsor legislation. The Public Advocate office is intended as a link between the people and the city government; monitoring city agencies and receiving and investigating public complaints. In addition, the Public Advocate appoints representative to city boards and commissions.

Mayor

The Mayor of the City of New York is the chief executive of the City. The Mayor appoints all commissioners who head city departments as well as the deputy mayors who manage offices within the Mayor’s Office. The Mayor serves a four-year term.

Member of the City Council

Justice of the Supreme Court – 11th Judicial District

Justice of the Supreme Court – 2nd District

Judge of the Civil Court – 1st Municipal Court District – Bronx

Judge of the Civil Court – New York County

Judge of the Civil Court – 4th Municipal Court District – Queens

State Senator – 26th Senatorial District

The New York State Senate consists of 62 members serving 2-year terms. New York City is represented by 26 state senators.

Member of the Assembly – 71st Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 27th Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.