Democratic debate for 51st Assembly District held Saturday
The Democratic debate for Brooklyn’s 51st Assembly District, which includes Sunset Park, Red Hook and parts of Bay Ridge and Park Slope, was held on Saturday, June 20 as an online neighborhood-led event.
Current Assemblymember Felix Ortiz, who was first elected in 1994, was on hand, as were challengers Katherine Walsh, Genesis Aquino and Marcela Mitaynes.
It was the second debate the candidates had in a week. The first was hosted by UpRose. Sunset Park Podcast host Rob Aguilar, who was the moderator with Shanna Castillo.