H H H H H H PRIMARY VOTERS’ GUIDE 2021 H H H H H H
Bella A. Matias
Matias was born and raised in
District 32 and works with several
nonprofit organizations, including
one she founded called Rise
Up NYC. She joined Darma Diaz’s
campaign for City Council and later joined the staff
as the Community Liaison. (bellamatias2021.com)
Michael G. Scala
An attorney with experience in
both the private and public sector,
Scala currently lives in Howard
Beach. In 2017, he won the primary
to become the Democratic
nominee for City Council in District 32. (scala.vision)
Helal A. Sheikh
Sheik came from Bangladesh
to the United States when he
was 17 years old. He has lived in
Ozone Park for almost 20 years
and is currently a public school
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teacher. He has previously run for both City Council
and public advocate. (helalsheikh.com)
Felicia Singh
The lifelong Ozone Park resident
and educator is running on a
platform that “centers education
equity and environmental justice.”
She has served on Assembly
District 23’s County Committee and was elected a
member of the Southeast Queens Complete Count
Committee. (felicia2021.com)
Shaeleigh Severino
The 21-year-old Woodhaven
resident began organizing with
her mother at just 8 years old.
She is running for office to fight
for the rights of Black, Latinx
and LGBTQIA+ individuals. (severinoforcitycouncil.
com)
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Joann Ariola
The longtime civic leader is the
only candidate running on the
Republican line. Ariola has had
30 years of experience working
under two New York City mayors
and City Council members. joannariola.com
Stephen A.
Sirgiovanni
A native of Howard Beach,
Giovanni is a businessman who
operates a food distribution business
and owns real estate in District
32. The political hopeful said that his close ties
to the area inspired him to run for office. believeinsteve.
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