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Caprice Alves
Caprice Alves was a candidate for District 9 representative on the New York City Council in New York. Alves was defeated in the special election on February 14, 2017.
Elections
2017
The following candidates ran in the special election for the District 9 seat on the New York City Council.[1]
| New York City Council, District 9 Special Election, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Bill Perkins |
33.95% | 3,933 |
| Marvin Holland | 18.38% | 2,129 |
| Athena Moore | 14.81% | 1,715 |
| Larry Scott Blackmon | 11.84% | 1,371 |
| Cordell Cleare | 9.51% | 1,101 |
| Dawn Simmons | 5.15% | 596 |
| Charles Cooper | 3.05% | 353 |
| Todd Stevens | 1.59% | 184 |
| Caprice Alves | 1.49% | 173 |
| Write-in votes | 0.24% | 28 |
| Total Votes | 11,583 | |
| Source: Board of Elections in the City of New York, "Statement and Return Report for Certification," February 27, 2017 | ||
Campaign themes
2017
Alves' campaign website included the following themes:
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My unique personal experiences, give me the vantage point in which to appreciate and respond to the intricate concerns of my Harlem community. My educational and professional background provides me with the tools to properly initiate and advocate for policies that are responsive to varying concerns in my community. My passion for my community will ensure that our concerns are at the forefront of every discussion. My “open door” approach will ensure a collaborative community, which will spearhead advancement. My education (doctorate), profession, and homeownership allow me to serve as a role model for the youth of the Harlem community, and to highlight what is possible with hard work and tenacity. I will fight for the rights and protections of every member of this community, with all of my might, as forcefully and as unapologetically as I fight for myself! Issues (In no particular order/ALL are priority):
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| —Caprice Alves (2017) | ||
See also
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External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Board of Elections of the City of New York, "The Contest List, Special Election 9th Council," February 1, 2017
- ↑ Caprice for Council, "Why Caprice?," accessed February 6, 2017
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
