Three candidates are competing in the election for the City Council District 31 seat, which represents Rosedale, Laurelton, Springfield Gardens and Far Rockaway.
Ricardo Brown
Ricardo Brown, the CEO of Brown, Young and Co., said his career in accounting and auditing, as well as his membership in local civic organizations, give him the experience to serve as a city councilman.
Donovan Richards
Incumbent Donovan Richards worked 10 years for former Councilman James Sanders and won the seat in a special election in February. Among his accomplishments, he lists securing $3.5 million for local schools.
Scherie Murray
Scherie Murray graduated from the Campus Magnet complex in Cambria Heights and earned college degrees in micro-computer business systems and broadcast journalism. She previously ran for the seat in 2009.
