Darma Diaz

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Darma Diaz
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Democratic Party

Prior offices
New York City Council District 37
Successor: Sandra Nurse
Elections and appointments
Last election

June 22, 2021

Personal
Birthplace
New York, N.Y.
Religion
Christian
Profession
Social worker

Darma Diaz (Democratic Party) was a member of the New York City Council, representing District 37. She assumed office on December 2, 2020. She left office on December 31, 2021.

Diaz (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the New York City Council to represent District 37. She lost in the Democratic primary on June 22, 2021.

In addition to the partisan election in which she was elected, Diaz also filed to run in the nonpartisan special election for the same seat in 2020. However, that special election was canceled due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.

Biography

Darma Diaz was born in New York City, in Brooklyn. She attended Long Island University and Boricua College. Diaz’s career experience includes working as a social worker.[1]

Elections

2021

See also: City elections in New York, New York (2021)

General election

General election for New York City Council District 37

Sandra Nurse defeated Franklin Gonzalez in the general election for New York City Council District 37 on November 2, 2021.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Sandra Nurse (D)
 
86.5
 
8,884
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Franklin Gonzalez (R)
 
13.3
 
1,369
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
20

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 10,273
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Democratic primary election

Democratic Primary for New York City Council District 37

The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Sandra Nurse in round 4 . The results of Round are displayed below. To see the results of other rounds, use the dropdown menu above to select a round and the table will update.

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 10,874
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Franklin Gonzalez advanced from the Republican primary for New York City Council District 37.

2020

Partisan special election

General election

Special general election for New York City Council District 37

Darma Diaz won election in the special general election for New York City Council District 37 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
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99.4
 
37,228
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.6
 
241

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 37,469
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Darma Diaz advanced from the special Democratic primary for New York City Council District 37.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Nonpartisan special election

The nonpartisan special general election for New York City Council District 37 was originally scheduled on April 28, 2020. The filing deadline for this election was February 10, 2020. On March 15, Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) announced the postponement of the race due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.[2] The race was rescheduled to be held on June 23, 2020, coinciding with the statewide partisan primary.

Prior to Gov. Andrew Cuomo issuing a proclamation on April 24, 2020, two races for New York City Council District 37 were scheduled to be held on June 23, 2020: a nonpartisan general election and a partisan primary.[3][4] The nonpartisan special general election was canceled to avoid voter confusion. The winner would have served through the end of 2020. Because June 23 was the statewide primary election date, the special partisan primary was not canceled. The primary winners advanced to the general election on November 3, 2020.[3]

Candidates Misba Abdin, Darma Diaz, and Sandra Nurse were on the ballot in this race before it was canceled.

Endorsements

Diaz was endorsed by the following elected officials:[5]

  • Former Congressman Ed Towns (D)
  • State Sen. Roxanne Persaud (D)
  • Former state Sen. Martin Malave Dilan (D)
  • Assemblywoman Latrice Walker (D)
  • Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte (D)
  • Assemblyman Erik Dilan (D)
  • Former Assemblyman Darryl Towns (D)
  • Councilwoman Alicka Ampry-Samuel (D)
  • Councilman Justin Brannan (D)
  • Councilman Robert Cornegy (D)
  • Councilman Mark Treyger (D)
  • Former Councilman Rafael Espinal (D)

Campaign themes

2021

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Darma Diaz did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Candidate Connection

Darma Diaz completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Diaz's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Darma was born in Brooklyn, New York in the late 1960's. Her parents are both Puerto Rican Americans, her father a US Veteran and her mother a homemaker turned small business owner. She is the proud mother of one adult child, Alisson N. Diaz, a law enforcement Peace Officer for the City of NY. Darma is the proud product of the NYC public school education system, the largest in the country. She currently holds a Bachelor's Degree in Human Services from Boricua College. Darma decided to become a Social Worker only after serving the Cypress Hills community and seeing firsthand the value of getting credentials behind one's passion. She has been an advocate and voice for many of her neighbors, beginning with her own mother when she represented the family at tenant meetings when she was only seven years of age. As she grew older she continued to be active as an advocate for others, leading her to joining and sometimes creating coalitions with community groups. For over 25 years Darma has been a part of 30+ groups, boards, organizations and coalitions while working as a Social Worker for the last 12.
  • From homelessness to home ownership. Everyone deserves their own haven for themselves and their families.
  • Education being a huge tool for personal evolution and financial expansion, it needs to be more than just available, it needs to be accessible for everyone.
  • Criminal Justice Reform begins with seeing the humanity of who and why it's happening. Also looking beyond fairer law changes, to creating programs for those who went through the system.
Any policy that affects everyone now is of importance. It feels to any person in need or under pressure due to a family/life crisis that their struggle is at it's most critical point. As a professional Social Worker, what can be provided at that moment, to ease that burden, that pain will help alleviate fears and give people the opportunity to think without feeling trapped. I am passionate about changes that affect people NOW. Help these ease those fears NOW. To alleviate some of the burden with immediate relief NOW so that they can be in a better place, better informed, with a better understanding to what options they have and what choices they can make for themselves. Then, and only then can they be in a state to make larger life altering decisions for themselves and take ownership of their own lives, destinies and dreams.
The Primary Purpose of City Government. City governments are responsible for serving the needs of their citizens. States grant power to local governments and city officials work collaboratively with state and federal agencies on local issues. City officials commonly include city council members, mayors, city attorneys and city controllers.
I look up to former President Obama. The civic service of former President Obama is one I hold dear to my heart.

I would like to follow the example of our former President Barack Obama. He is a man of high integrity and due diligence. He similar to myself have made it our life's mission to be the voice for the underserved.
As President Obama stated during his first address to the nation, "the change we seek will take longer than one term or one presidency. Real change-big change-takes many years and requires each generation to embrace the obligations and opportunities that come with the title of Citizen".

His speech hit home for me. His words were powerful, his words to the organizer, the advocate, the underserved individual, movers and shakers were an order. He challenged us to stand up and make the difference we thought our communities/society was/is lacking.
The Vocation Lectures by Max Weber.
Having strong beliefs in oneself and the ability of self-composure during challenging times/situations. The ability of a first responder in times of crisis.

Strong ethics/ability to remain firm without being detrimental to the betterment of the community.

I relate to people easily, am able to negotiate under difficult times, with strong ethical values and confident in percussing issues deemed to be a necessity.
The core responsibilities is to assure the community is receives the best resources and is able to relay to the residents why the deliverables are not always obtainable in the imitated however can be reach with a plan in place.
I would like to be known as the induvial who was able to bring a unique since of oneness throughout the 37 Councilmatict District. I also what to have been the one to bring awareness to the historically richness the 37th has.
The first historical moment in my life was when I was 8 years old. My child care provider was involved in politics. She was grassroots work for former President Jimmy Carter and would me to work with her. I remember treasuring this big button with Jimmy Carters face and the day of the election.
My first unofficial job was with my mom. She owned a small mom and pop factory in North Brooklyn, may 3 employees plus her. She would hand me over a little yellow envelop on Fridays as she did her staff. My job was to cut the hanging thread off the seems of the garments.
My first official job was working after school in a ladies clothing store also in North Brooklyn. I worked there for about 3 years until I opened a small ladies clothing boutique. I owned it for a about a year. Once I had my daughter the daily challenges lead me to closing it down.
The biggest struggle has been as an advocate, identifying issues and having to find the resources to assure the issues can be addressed.
This office is a direct resource for intergovernmental relations/aka trouble shooting issues in the areas of Education/ Any and every document received which the letter head begins with NYC.

I believe it is extremely beneficial for the holders of elected office to have had previous experience. Having had prior experience affects your deliverables response time and level of effectiveness.

A clear understand of the roles of each branch government and knowing how each office they interrelate. Having had worked in environments which called for policy driven acts/conversations. A strong understanding of issues specificity affecting the communities they are representing.

The ability to communicate effectively with both policy makers/ constituents is a skillset needed.

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ ’’Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 16, 2020’’
  2. ↑ The New York Times, "New York Officials Weigh Delaying April Primary Election," March 15, 2020
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Spectrum News NY1, "Two Elections in One Day for One Seat? Queens Borough President Race Gets Confusing," April 15, 2020
  4. ↑ City & State New York, "Cuomo cancels most June special elections," April 25, 2020
  5. ↑ Ballotpedia's Elections Team, “Email communication with Darma Diaz," March 1, 2020

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