What and Who Is on the Ballot? NYC Elections 2009

A few quick bits on Tuesday's elections. There are so many predictions of low turnout, but that means your vote becomes more valuable. Here's what you'll be voting on in Queens, NY:

Mayor
With a flood of campaign ads, Bloomberg hopes to crush Thompson.

Comptroller
Flushing's John C. Liu stands poised to be the first Asian-American in the second-highest position in NYC.

Public Advocate
Bill de Blasio (Dem.) has a steady lead over Reublican challenger Alex T. Zablocki.

City Council
Every district is competing...but there's only three where there's much of a challenge.

• 32nd District (Rockaways, Howard Beach) - Eric Ulrich (the only current Republican representing Queens in the Council) v. Frank Gulluscio
• 30th District (Middle Village, Glendale, Maspeth) incumbert Democrat Elizabeth Crowley is trying to hold off former Councilman Tom Ognibene
• 19th District (Whitestone, Bayside) - Kevin Kim (D.) v. Dan Halloran (R.) - vying for Councilman Tony Avella's seat.

Borough President
Incumbent Helen M. Marshall looks to lock up another term, staring down a challenge from Robert A. Hornak (Rep.).

Judgeships
Supreme Court, 11th Judicial District New York City, Civil Court (Queens County) A 2009 voting guide from NYCourts.gov

Proposals

• Horse trading that would let National Grid build in preserved state land in St. Lawrence County in return for National Grid land elsewhere.
• To allow convicts to work voluntarily for non-profits while incarcerated.
• More about proposals

More

• Vote in Queens - Guide
• Elected Officials - Queens, NY