Robert Elstein was born in Brooklyn, New York. He earned a bachelor's degree from Sarah Lawrence College in 2000 and a graduate degree from Brooklyn College in 2008. His professional experience includes working as a teacher and artist. Elstein founded the organization Beautify Brooklyn and has served as a member of the United Federation of Teachers.[1]
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Total votes: 289,477
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Menachem Raitport advanced from the Republican primary for Brooklyn Borough President.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Menachem Raitport advanced from the Conservative Party primary for Brooklyn Borough President.
Robert Elstein completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Elstein's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
I’m Robert Elstein (he/him). I’m 42-years-old. 16-year Public High School teacher at Edward R. Murrow High School. Public School dad of two. Proud UFT member. Artist. Poet. Director. Playwright. Community Organizer. Fifth-Generation Brooklynite. I’m here to initiate systematic change, by bringing all of us together, by creating Community Boards that reflect the community, by advocating for a Green New Deal for NYC & for the development of the RSSC, or, Reimagined Schools & Safety Commission.
Directing large scale artistic and community projects, such as high school musicals and neighborhood cleanups.
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