H H H H H H PRIMARY VOTERS’ GUIDE 2021 H H H H H H
TIMESLEDGER | QNS.38 COM | JUNE 4-JUNE 10, 2021
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Lynn Schulman
The progressive candidate and
attorney currently works at
the City Council Office of the
Speaker. She has worked both
personally and professionally
on health care advocacy, which began during the
AIDS epidemic in New York City. (schulman2021.
com) Douglas Shapiro
The Kew Gardens resident is
running on a platform to put
“health and education first”
in District 29. The financial
advisor has spent his career
coming up with economic solutions for public
sector issues both domestically and abroad.
(shapiro2021.com) Edwin Wong
Wong has been a community
advocate for 20 years and has
worked to improve education,
small business, families, seniors
and all residents. He is a civic
advocate and founder and president of the Forest
Hills Asian Association. (edwinwong4all.com) Donghui Zang
Zang grew up in a small village
in China and came to the
United States after graduating
from a top university. He cofounded
the New York City
Residents Alliance in order to protest against
such issues as getting rid of the SHSAT, opening
medical marijuana dispensaries and building
jails and homeless shelters in the community.
(donghuiforcitycouncil.nyc)
District 30
Ridgewood, Glendale, Maspeth, Middle Village,
Woodhaven and Woodside
Current Council Member: Robert Holden
(incumbent)
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY Juan Ardila
Ardila, a Maspeth native and
son of immigrants, has been
in public service his entire
adult life. Ardila is currently a
program coordinator at a legal
nonprofit and worked for a city councilman for
two years. (www.juanforthepeople.com) Robert Holden
A native of Maspeth, Holden
has more than 35 years of
experience as a civic leader and
Community Board 5 member.
As councilman, Holden has
focused on quality of life issues, technology and
animal welfare. (www.holdenforcitycouncil.com)
District 31
Averne, Brookville, Edgemere, Far Rockaway,
Laurelton, Rosedale and Springfield Gardens
Current Council Member: Selvena Brooks-Powers
(incumbent)
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY
Nancy J. Martinez
Martinez, a longtime resident
of Rockaway, is a mother of
two, a small business owner
and community leader who has
helped New Yorkers learn new
skills and start new careers. She has made it her
life’s work to help others pursue a better life.
(www.nancymartinezforcitycouncil.com)
Nicole S. Lee
For more than a decade,
Lee, a longtime Rockaway
resident, has helped to
organize and create grassroots
organizations and businesses
in her community. As a parent of a special
needs child, Lee has fought for better special
needs services for her child and the community.
(nicoleleeforcitycouncil31.com)
Selvena Brooks-
Powers
A fierce advocate for equity
in city resources, Selvena
Brooks-Powers helped to secure
$95 million in restoration to fund the 116th
Precinct, expand the Cure Violence program into
the 105th Precinct, and establish a permanent
COVID-19 vaccine site. She won the special
election for the Council seat in February. (www.
selvena.com)
District 32
Parts of Belle Harbor, Breezy Point, Broad Channel,
Howard Beach, Lindenwood, Neponsit, Ozone Park,
Richmond Hill, Rockaway Park, Roxbury, South
Ozone Park, West Hamilton Beach and Woodhaven
Current Council Member: Councilman Eric Ulrich
(term-limited)
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY
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)
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)
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
teacher. He has previously run for both City
Council and public advocate. (helalsheikh.com)
Kaled A. Alamarie
Alamarie has called District 32
home for the past 36 years. The
son of immigrants is a product
of the public school system and
20 years experience in public
service throughout New York City. (votekaled.
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)
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)
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY
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.
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