Two candidates are competing in the election for the City Council District 34 seat, which represents Ridgewood, Williamsburg and Bushwick.
Antonio Reynoso
Before working for Diana Reyna, the district’s current councilwoman, Antonio Reynoso served as a community and labor organizer for child care workers. Originally from Williamsburg, he has been chief of staff for Reyna since 2009.
Gladys Santiago
Gladys Santiago previously worked as a home health aide and served as a district leader in 2002. She was also a community organizer. She said her most important issues are affordable housing, child care, education and jobs.
