NYC Mayor de Blasio Declares Special Election Date for the 24th Council District in Queens

NEW YORK—Mayor Bill de Blasio today made the following statement on the special election in the New York City Council’s 24th District:

“I am declaring Tuesday, February 2, 2021 as the date for the 24th City Council District special election to elect a Council Member to serve until December 31st, 2021. This date, within the window allowed by the City Charter, will facilitate maximum voter participation. I encourage all eligible Queens residents to vote early, in person, or by absentee ballot in the upcoming special election.”