Candidates' Forum

Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce's Government Affairs Committee invites you to a Candidates' Forum.

Learn where your candidates stand on issues important to you and your success! This will be Brooklyn’s premier Candidates’ Forum focused on the business community. Join moderator Michael Scotto, one of the city's leading local political reporters from NY1, as he poses your questions to the candidates running to become the next New York City Comptroller and Public Advocate. The candidates appearing are:

NYC Comptroller
Melinda Katz, Councilmember (D-Queens)
John C. Liu, Councilmember (D-Queens)
David Weprin, Councilmember (D-Queens)
David Yassky, Councilmember (D-Brooklyn)

Public Advocate
Bill de Blasio, Councilmember (D-Brooklyn)
Eric Gioia, Councilmember (D-Queens)
Norman Siegel, Esq.

The candidates are ready to hear your concerns and discuss the economic development issues of Brooklyn and the city – submit your questions in advance to brooklynsprogress@brooklynchamber.com!

This is a free event. Space is limited. Please R.S.V.P. at www.ibrooklyn.com by Thursday, July 30, for preferred seating. The forum will be streamed live on event day – visit our Web site at www.ibrooklyn.com on August 3 to access the link, courtesy of St. Francis College. Event sponsored by Brooklyn Daily Eagle and El Diario La Prensa. The event will be held at St. Francis College - Founders Hall, 180 Remsen Street , Downtown Brooklyn.