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J. Loren Russell
J. Loren Russell was a 2016 candidate for District 17 of the New York City Council in New York. He was defeated in the special election on February 23, 2016.
Biography
Russell was born in Harlem and raised in the Bronx. He is an associate minister at Goodwill Baptist Church and Greater Universal Baptist Church. His professional experience also includes starting a financial planning services company, JLR Financial Services Co., in 1989.[1][2]
Campaign themes
2016
Russell said he would focus on economic development, education and foster care if elected.[3] He also said he wanted to improve the relationship between the community and law enforcement. "Police have to be shown how to work with the community, and the community needs to understand how to work with the police," he said.[2]
Elections
2016
The city of New York, New York, held a special election for District 17 of the city council on February 23, 2016. Maria del Carmen Arroyo, who previously held the position, resigned from the council on December 31, 2015. The winner of the 2016 special election served a term that expired on December 31, 2016. The following candidates ran in the New York City Council District 17 special election.[4]
| New York City Council District 17, Special Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Rafael Salamanca Jr. |
39.12% | 1,455 |
| George Alvarez | 24.25% | 902 |
| Julio Pabon | 15.11% | 562 |
| J. Loren Russell | 10.84% | 403 |
| Joann Otero | 7.13% | 265 |
| Marlon Molina | 3.09% | 115 |
| Write-in votes | 0.46% | 17 |
| Total Votes | 3,719 | |
| Source: New York City Board of Elections, "Certified Results Special Election 17th Council," March 8, 2016 | ||
Recent news
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See also
- New York, New York
- Municipal elections in New York, New York (2016)
- United States municipal elections, 2016
External links
- New York City Board of Elections, "Special Election 17th Council Candidate List"
- LinkedIn, "Rev. Dr. J. Loren Russell for City Council"
Footnotes
- ↑ Voices of NY, "Running for a City Council Seat in the Bronx," January 13, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Hunts Point Express, "Council candidate says job creation is key," January 12, 2016
- ↑ DNA Info, "Bronx Reverend Joins Race for Maria del Carmen Arroyo's Council Seat," December 22, 2015
- ↑ New York City Board of Elections, "Special Election 17th Council Candidate List," January 20, 2016
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