Harlem's District 9 City Council primary race promises to become one of the hottest election contests in the city.
Dickens represented the 9th district on the City Council from 2006 to 2016 before she was elected to the State Assembly. She is familiar with the ins and outs of the district, which encompasses Central Harlem, Morningside Heights, East Harlem, and parts of the Upper West Side. The lifelong resident of Harlem and centrist Democrat, who supports stricter cashless bail laws, is running on a strong anti-crime and pro-housing platform.
With a dig at Councilmember Kristin Richardson Jordan, a newcomer to the political scene, Dickens said that she is the only one who has the experience to bring urgently needed resources to the 9th district, which has been struggling with a high crime rate and homelessness since the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Dickens touted her record on the city council and the state assembly. She reminded her supporters that one of her key pieces of legislation in the State Assembly was bringing the National Urban League back to Harlem. The $242 million multi-use project, located at 121 W. 125th Street, includes 170 affordable housing units, retail space, and offices for community groups.
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