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Alicka Ampry-Samuel
Alicka Ampry-Samuel (Democratic Party) was a member of the New York City Council, representing District 41. Ampry-Samuel assumed office on January 1, 2018. Ampry-Samuel left office on December 31, 2021.
Ampry-Samuel (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the New York City Council to represent District 41. Ampry-Samuel lost in the Democratic primary on June 22, 2021.
Ampry-Samuel was also a Democratic candidate for the District 41 seat on the New York City Council in 2005.[1]
Biography
Ampry-Samuel earned a degree in psychology from North Carolina A&T State University and a J.D. from CUNY School of Law.[2]
Ampry-Samuel's professional experience includes work as a senior advisor for the Community Engagement and Partnerships Division of the New York City Housing Authority, a child protective specialist for the New York City Administration for Children Services, a community organizer, and the chief of staff for New York State Assemblywoman Latrice Walker (D). She has also managed a human rights and community development portfolio for the U.S. Embassy in Ghana and served as a district leader for the 55th Assembly District and a trustee for Wayside Community Baptist Church.[2]
Elections
2021
See also: City elections in New York, New York (2021)
General election
General election for New York City Council District 41
Darlene Mealy defeated Scott Hutchins in the general election for New York City Council District 41 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Darlene Mealy (D) | 95.5 | 15,911 |
 | Scott Hutchins (G) | 4.2 | 694 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 51 | ||
| Total votes: 16,656 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic Primary for New York City Council District 41
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Darlene Mealy in round 1 .
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Total votes: 15,447 |
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2017
New York City held elections for mayor, public advocate, comptroller, and all 51 seats on the city council in 2017. New Yorkers also voted for offices in their boroughs: The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.
Primary elections were scheduled for September 12, 2017, and the general election was on November 7, 2017. Under New York law, candidates who run unopposed in a primary or general election win the nomination or election automatically, and their names do not appear on the ballot.[3] Alicka Ampry-Samuel (D) defeated Berneda Jackson (R) and Christopher Carew (Solutions) in the general election for the District 41 seat on the New York City Council.
| New York City Council, District 41 General Election, 2017 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Alicka Ampry-Samuel |
95.49% | 18,203 | |
| Republican | Berneda Jackson | 3.18% | 607 | |
| Solutions | Christopher Carew | 1.19% | 227 | |
| Write-in votes | 0.13% | 25 | ||
| Total Votes | 19,062 | |||
| Source: New York City Board of Elections, "General Election - November 7, 2017," accessed January 2, 2018 | ||||
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for the District 41 seat on the New York City Council.[4]
| New York City Council, District 41 Democratic Primary Election, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Alicka Ampry-Samuel |
31.23% | 3,385 |
| Henry Butler | 22.04% | 2,389 |
| Cory Provost | 11.20% | 1,214 |
| Moreen King | 8.51% | 922 |
| Deidre Olivera | 8.11% | 879 |
| Royston Antoine | 5.72% | 620 |
| Victor Jordan | 5.28% | 572 |
| David Miller | 4.86% | 527 |
| Leopold Cox | 2.89% | 313 |
| Write-in votes | 0.16% | 17 |
| Total Votes | 10,838 | |
| Source: New York City Board of Elections, "2017 Primary: Certified Results," accessed September 28, 2017 | ||
Campaign themes
2021
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Alicka Ampry-Samuel did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.
2017
Ampry-Samuel's campaign website listed the following priorities:
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| —Alicka Ampry-Samuel's campaign website, (2017)[6] | ||
2005
In response to a question from the New York City Campaign Finance Board about the most important issue she would address if elected, Ampry-Samuel said:
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My platform is Protecting the Rights of the Community. The most important issue in the council district I would address would be the enforcement and monitoring of laws protecting constituent’s basic human rights. Everyday residents are violated and the community lacks the necessary resources to address these violations. Children are forced to eat off floors and sit in crowded classes rooms denied an adequate education, young men are harassed daily by those who are to protect and serve,and women still earn less than their male counterparts. Addressing the protection of our basic human rights empowers the community leading to the skills needed to negotiate more funding for our schools, homes, community centers, economic empowerment zones, etc. Protecting ones human rights should be a priority for all.[5] |
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| —Alicka Ampry-Samuel[7] | ||
In response to a question about other issues she would address, she said:
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I would address the concerns put forth by community residents. One important issue involves the HOPE IV project. We deserve to know the status of this project, putting pressure on development while securing roles for our local community residents within the project.[5] |
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| —Alicka Ampry-Samuel[7] | ||
Endorsements
2017
Ampry-Samuel received endorsements from the following in 2017:[8]
- 1199 SEIU
- 32BJ SEIU
- 504 Democratic Club
- AFL-CIO - Hotel Trades Council
- AFL-CIO - New York City Central Labor Council
- Brooklyn Progressive Action Network
- Citizens United of the City of New York
- Communications Workers of America - District 1
- Council of School Supervisors & Administrators
- DC37
- International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW)
- Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club
- Make the Road Action
- Make the Road New York
- National Association of Social Workers - New York City Chapter
- New Kings Democrats
- New York State Nurses Association
- NYC Communities for Change
- Planned Parenthood of New York City
- Professional Staff Congress - City University of New York
- Stonewall Democratic Club of NYC
- TenantsPAC
- Vote Pro Choice
- Working Families Party
See also
2021 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ New York City Board of Elections, "Primary Election 2005 - 09/13/2005," accessed September 1, 2017
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Alicka Samuel 2017 - Hope Is Inside, "About Alicka," accessed September 1, 2017
- ↑ New York Election Law, "Sec 6-160. Primaries," accessed July 14, 2017
- ↑ Ballotpedia staff, "Email correspondence with the New York City Board of Elections," July 14, 2017
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Alicka Samuel 2017 - Hope Is Inside, "Vision," accessed September 1, 2017
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 New York City Campaign Finance Board, "Alicka Ampry-Samuel," accessed September 1, 2017
- ↑ Alicka Samuel 2017 - Hope Is Inside, "Endorsement List," accessed September 1, 2017
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New York City Council District 41 2018-2021 |
Succeeded by Darlene Mealy (D) |
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