Besides the race for mayor and some other local contests, voters will also see a number of questions on their Election Day ballot.
That includes three ballot measures that would impact housing development and the land use review process in the city. If passed, these measures would take away some power over new development from the City Council, which votes on every rezoning plan.
Just this month, two City Council committees approved a massive rezoning proposal for Jamaica, Queens.
The Jamaica Neighborhood Plan looks to build nearly 12,000 new homes in the neighborhood, including 4,000 affordable units.
City Councilwoman Nantasha Williams, who represents part of Jamaica and other neighborhoods in southeast Queens including Hollis, St. Albans and Cambria Heights, joined NY1 political anchor Errol Louis on “Inside City Hall” Thursday to discuss more.
“So much of this plan is shaped by the voices, opinions and concerns of people who live right here in Jamaica,” she said.
Williams is also the chair of the Committee on Civil and Human Rights.
Tap the video player above to watch the interview.