David Fite

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David Fite

Libertarian Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2019

David Fite (Libertarian Party) ran in a special election to the New York City Council to represent District 45. He lost in the special general election on November 5, 2019.

Fite completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2019

See also: City elections in New York, New York (2019)

General election

Special general election for New York City Council District 45

Incumbent Farah Louis defeated Anthony Beckford and David Fite in the special general election for New York City Council District 45 on November 5, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Farah Louis (D)	92.7	14,068
		Anthony Beckford (Liberal independent Party)	4.7	720
		David Fite (L)	2.2	330
		Other/Write-in votes	0.4	57

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 15,175
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Democratic primary election

Special Democratic primary for New York City Council District 45

The following candidates ran in the special Democratic primary for New York City Council District 45 on June 25, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Farah Louis	49.9	4,690
		Monique Chandler-Waterman	43.0	4,039
		L. Rickie Tulloch	1.9	175
	Submit photo	Xamayla Rose	1.7	163
	Submit photo	Jovia Radix	1.4	132
		Adina Sash	1.0	95
		Victor Jordan	0.6	53
	Submit photo	Anthony Alexis	0.5	46

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 9,393
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Campaign themes

2019

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

David Fite completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Fite's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

Legalize Marijuana

Organize Adult Education Classes

Reform the Police Department

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Financial stability and police reform

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Larry Sharpe

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Parks and Recreation

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

The most important part of being an elected official is knowing what your constituents want. We are representatives not rulers.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am great at hearing both sides of an argument. As a third party Councilman, I will be able to mediate conversation between both parties and work toward mutually beneficial solutions for everyone.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Doing what is best for those that you represent, not those that donated to your campaign.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I will leave a legacy of forward thinking and tri-partisanship. I want the New York City to stop being reactionary and start being proactive.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The first major event I remember was September 11th. I was four years old and at home with my mother and my older sister and we watched the second tower get hit on live TV.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was a summer camp counselor. I worked there for five years and left as their Waterfront Director.

What happened on your most awkward date?

On our first date she told me I needed to stop smoking and actually threw my cigarettes away in the middle of Prospect Park.

What is your favorite holiday? Why?

Christmas. It's very close to my birthday and my sister's birthday is on the 23rd. My family usually makes the whole week awesome with two cakes and lots of cookies and I always get to see my extended family.

What is your favorite book? Why?

My favorite book is To Save a Life. It talks about what real friendship is and how to cultivate it.

What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?

My stove. I love to cook and I love to eat even more.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Indiana by Kid Quill

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