Lew Fidler
About that City Council
Via Neighborhood Retail Alliance’s site, which I never imagined I’d refer to on this site, there’s some potentially good news. NRA quotes an article from Crain’s Insider in which Council Member Lew Fidler says the City Council could very well buck the tradition of following the lead of the home Council Member on the Willets Point project.
Here’s the blurb:
“Councilman Lew Fidler, D-Brooklyn, says his colleagues, who usually follow the local member on land-use decisions, could buck tradition when they vote on the Willets Point plan Nov. 12. Queens Councilman Hiram Monserrate will oppose the project unless the city adds affordable housing and minimizes condemnations. But Fidler says Willets Point has benefits for the entire city, which could lead to approval even if Monserrate votes no. Flushing Councilman John Liu agrees that members don’t see the project as a local issue. Fidler, who hasn’t taken a position, believes the city and Monserrate will compromise.”
This should absolutely be seen as something for the entire city and not only Willets Point as it currently stands.
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