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2009 NYC Voter Guide: public advocate

Public Advocate

 


As the city’s “ombudsman,” or go-between, the job of the Public Advocate includes monitoring the operation of the public information and service complaint programs of city agencies, and investigating, and trying to resolve complaints about many city services. In the Mayor’s absence, the Public Advocate acts as the Mayor; in the case of a vacancy, the Public Advocate acts as mayor until a special election is held. The Public Advocate earns an annual salary of $165,000.


THE CANDIDATES

Bill de Blasio [ D, WF ]

Alex T. Zablocki [ R ]

William J. Lee* [ C ]

Jim Lesczynski [ LBT ]

Maura DeLuca [ SW ]



*Candidate did not submit a profile in time for inclusion in this Voter Guide.


PARTY KEY
C = Conservative
D = Democratic
FJ = Freedom Justice
G = Green
I = Independence
JE = Jobs and Education
L = Liberal
LBT = Libertarian Party
NV = New Voice
P = Populist Party
PSL = Party for Socialism and Liberation
RTH* = Rent is Too High Party
R = Republican
SW = Socialist Workers Party
WF = Working Families

*Rent is Too Damn High was changed by the BOE to Rent is Too High after the printed Voter Guide had gone to press.