Council Member Costa Constantinides officially announced his campaign for Queens Borough President this morningGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. In his announcement, the council member cites climate change and rent hikes as major factors behind his runGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

As per Constantinides’ official announcement statement: “The next Queens Borough President must reinvent this office to become more accessible, promote our unique diversity, and make us more resilient against the challenges aheadGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. That’s exactly what I plan to do by creating new green jobs, making our parks healthier, and promoting clean energy in our schoolsGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.”

So, when is the actual election? If Melinda Katz secures the position of Queens District Attorney, she will be forced to vacate her current position effective January 1, 2020Give_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Thus, a special election will likely be called by Mayor de Blasio for a new Queens Borough President to fill the borough presidency for the remainder of Katz’s original term, until January 1, 2021Give_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The individual who wins the likely special election will re-run in November 2020, for a full term as Queens Borough PresidentGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Congratulations to Council Member Constantinides! To learn more about his campaign or to donate, you may visit his campaign website hereGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.