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The Race ...

City Council
District 33

Greenpoint, Williamsburg, Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO, and Park Slope

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Election Results ...

General Election Results

David Yassky

Primary Results

No Primary

Candidates...

The Incumbent:
David Yassky

General Election Challenger(s):
Erik Hooks

Primary Election Challenger(s):

(Candidate Biographies below)

Campaign Finance Board General Election Voter Guide for District 33

Campaign Finance Board Voter Guide for District 33

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Candidate Bios ...

The Incumbent:

David Yassky | Dem | WFP |
David Yassky was elected to the City Council in 2001. In the past, he has worked as a a professor at Brooklyn Law School. Working under Charles Schumer, he served as Chief Counsel to the House of Representatives Subcommittee on Crime and was also formerly with the New York City Office of Management and Budget.

Challenger(s):

Erik Hooks | Rep | Con |
Erik Hooks is a self-employed financial market analyst and a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Campaign Trail ...

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Council Members Holding Fundraisers Before Jan 18th Filing Deadline

January 2, 2005
Several City Council members are holding fund-raisers to rake in as much cash as possible before they have to file with the Campaign Finance Board on Jan. 18.

The deadline — the unofficial start of the campaign season — is considered important for lawmakers who want to bulk up political and fund-raising muscle with an early show of strength. The next filing deadline is March 15.

Councilman David Yassky (D-Brooklyn), who some say wants to run for Brooklyn district attorney, will hold a fund-raiser on Jan. 10 for $250 to $2,750 a plate. (New York Post)

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