The City Council Committee on Housing and Buildings passed all but one of the Stand for Tenant Safety bills and a variety of other bills to safeguard tenants.
One of 2017’s most interesting Council contests was triggered when a powerful incumbent decided to step down, setting the stage for a race featuring a pol who gave up office after a felony conviction.
Eight years ago, Margaret Chin defeated a two-term incumbent to represent the borough’s southern tip. Now she faces three challengers as she seeks a third term.