Who we are
BRONX BETTER BALLOTS: Bronx County Voter Education Guide is based on official candidate statements compiled by the Voter Enfranchisement Project at The Bronx Defenders. Please note that the website is still under construction.
BRONX BETTER BALLOTS is a nonpartisan effort that does not support or oppose any political party or candidate. We cover races throughout the New York City with a focus on The Bronx for both primary and general elections.
Register to Vote Today! Check out the Voter Information link to learn about how and where you can register for the 2009 New York City Election.
¿Habla español? Queremos dejarle saber que ahora tenemos materiales disponibles en español. Hemos hecho algunas preguntas importantes a los candidatos. Cuando usted accede a las páginas de respuestas de los candidatos, notatará que las respuestas inglesas y españolas están juntas. Se puede cargar las respuestas españolas en la forma de pdfs. Lamentamos que no pudiéramos proveer materiales españoles antes y esperamos que estos materiales le sean útiles.
Purpose of this Website
At BRONX BETTER BALLOTS, you can generate a voter guide that is specifically tailored to include the elections taking place within your region. You can browse candidates pages by race, by candidate last name, or by selecting all candidates. When you are ready to select the races you want to download and print, simply click on the "Generate Custom Guide."
*Please note that the website will continue to be updated as candidates respond.
Are you a CANDIDATE running for Bronx City Council, Bronx Borough President, New York Public Advocate, or Mayor? We want to post your responses to these questions. For more information send an email to Better Ballots.
Updates
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Bronx Races: We have maintained the profiles of all responding candidates from the 2009 Bronx General Election. By clicking on the link below, you can view responses from candidates for Bronx City Council and Borough President Races.
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New York City Races*: BRONX BETTER BALLOTS has also kept candidate responses for the 2009 Mayoral, and Public Advocate races. Click on the link below to view responses from.
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SEARCH BY CANDIDATE
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The Questions
For the full text of the questions we asked candidates click here.
1. What should the state do about the lack of access to safe, affordable housing for the lowest-income New Yorkers – including those struggling with mental illness, physical disabilities, addiction, or reentry from jail or prison?
2. What are your views on voting rights for people in prison New York State? What are your views on voting rights for people on Parole in New York State?
3. What are your views on closing New York prisons that are running below capacity?
4. How should the State promote employment for job-seekers who have criminal records? How can the private sector be encouraged to help with this?
5. What are your views on the NYPD’s stop-and-frisk practices? What steps should the city and/or NYPD take to improve relations between the police and residents, particularly in communities of color?
6. What are your views on the stop-and-frisk practices and the new pilot initiative? What steps should the city and/or NYPD take to improve relations between the police department and residents, particularly in communities of color?
7. What are your views on the City Council taking legislative action that is contrary to past voter referenda? Would you take this type of action if elected to the City Council?
