Mayoral candidates address Queens voters at Jamaica community forum

Ten mayoral candidates participated in a public Q&A forum at the Greater Allen AME Cathedral in Jamaica on Sunday, Feb. 23. The event brought together community members to engage with candidates representing Democratic, Republican, and Independent platforms.

Dozens of attendees gathered at the renowned church, located at 10-31 Merrick Blvd, to hear candidates outline their campaign priorities and respond to questions on key issues, including education, public safety, and immigration.

The candidates in attendance included State Senators Zellnor Myrie (D) and Jessica Ramos (D), former City Comptroller Scott Stringer (D), Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani (D), former Assembly Member Michael Blake (D), current New York City Comptroller Brad Lander (D), James Manning(R), Javon Terell Ross(I*), Von Del Valle(*), and Scott Joyner(I).

The forum was organized by the church’s GAC Votes Social Justice Ministry, a non-partisan group dedicated to voter education and civic engagement. The discussion was moderated by Dr. Donald Garner, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Greater Allen AME Cathedral, and Treasure Brooks, a multidisciplinary artist and co-founder of Sol Street Strategies.




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