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Ken Diamondstone in 7 words: “Progressive, reformer, environmentalist, servant to our communities.”
With 3 days left until Primary Election, the Brooklyn Paper caught up with each candidate after months of campaigning.  Click here to read Ken’s full interview.

“Talking about reform is easy, it’s only when the rubber hits the road and you’ve got to take a risk for your views, do you really get tested.”
Ken recently sat down with the Greenpoint Gazette and had the opportunity to discuss his passion for the district and his long history of reform.  Click here to read the full article.

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Diamondstone on his opponents: “I’ve done all my work as a private citizen. They’ve done it as an employee of an elected official”
With 8 days left until Primary Election Day, Ken is taking every opportunity to meet voters, discuss the issues, and share his vision to take back Brooklyn.  Watch a profile on Ken from NY1 for more.

Diamonstone Endorsed by NYFD Captain (ret.) Brenda Berkman
Ken’s history of action has come full circle, receiving the endorsement of Brenda Berkman, former Captain of Engine 204 in Carroll Gardens.  In announcing her support of Ken, Captain Berkman said “[he} stood up for the safety of the community and was arrested for protesting the firehouse closings. If the City had listened to Ken, Engine 204 would still be open protecting the neighborhood.”  He proudly accepts Captain Berkman’s nomination and will continue to stand up for the services our community needs as City Counselor.

Diamondstone Endorsed by PRIDE Democrats
Ken’s list of endorsements keeps growing, adding PRIDE Democrats to the list.  PRIDE Dems are an NYC-wide political club that is inclusive of all citizens, and has been a long-time supporter of Ken.

Diamondstone Endorsed by NYC Americans for Democratic Action
Ken’s record as a progressive, reformative leader continues to be affirmed by the top reform organizations and leaders across the city.  NYCADA made Ken’s their first endorsement of this election season and said it was “for activism on behalf of a host of progressive causes; for support of environmentally-friendly initiatives including recycling; for standing up to irresponsible development in his District while simultaneously creating affordable housing; for effective outreach to the LBGT community and for demonstrating how senior citizens can be productive members of our City and nation.”

Diamondstone Endorsed by District Leader Olanike Alabi
District Leader and female Democratic leader Olanike Alabi has come out in support of Ken and his reformative plan for our neighborhood.

Diamondstone Endorsed by Former ACLU Director, Norman Siegel
Ken proudly received the endorsement of Norman Siegel, former ACLU Director and current candidate for Public Advocate.  Like Ken, Seigel is a life long defender of civil liberties and human rights for all, and Siegel called Ken “smart and concerned” and said he will “hold City government accountable.”

Diamondstone Endorsed by Congressman Major Owens
Ken is honored to receive the endorsement of Former Congressman Major Owens of the New York State House of Representatives.  Major Owen’s had this to say about Ken: “Ken Diamondstone stands out for his progressive agenda, his record of accomplishments, his commitment to service, and his idealism. Ken has been an energetic force and has distinguished himself as a valued leader.”

Diamondstone Endorsed by OutPOCPAC
Momentum is building for Ken Diamondstone’s campaign for the City Council. On Sunday, Diamondstone was endorsed by the Out People of Color Political Action Club (OutPOCPAC), a New York City-based non-partisan, political club of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and two-spirit (LGBTTS) people of color.

Diamondstone Endorsed by Brooklyn Environmental Leader, Mitchel Cohen
Local environmentalist and activist, Mitchel Cohen has endorsed Ken for the 33rd District City Council seat, saying “Ken has been extremely responsive to the concerns of ecological and social justice activists, and it is always heartening to me to see him at peace demonstrations as well!”

Diamondstone pledges to not challenge opponents’ signatures
Ken pledged not to challenge his opponents’ signatures, even though Ken filed more than 5,000 – the most of any candidate in the race.  The Brooklyn Paper recently chronicled Ken’s decision to put the people above politics, follow the link to their full article:  Ken Diamondstone: the un−challenger.

Diamondstone: Over 5,000 Brooklynites Call for Real Reform
Ordinary Brooklynites made a stand during the five-week petitioning period. A whopping 5,300 of them signed City Council nominating petitions for Ken Diamondstone in his maverick campaign to reform city government.

Stonewall Democrats Endorse Diamondstone
The momentum is building for Ken Diamondstone in his campaign for City Council. On Wednesday, Diamondstone won the endorsement of the Stonewall Democrats, the city’s largest LGBT Democratic club.

Take a look at what Ken had to say at a recent Stonewall Democrats Meeting.

Statement from City Council Candidate Ken Diamondstone (D-33rd District) Regarding Park Slope Civic Association Forum
“There are major differences between myself and Jo Anne Simon. She wants to keep studying the Gowanus Canal. I realize that the canal needs to be cleaned and that an EPA Superfund is the best way to get it done…

Press Release: Dock Street Project
The Brooklyn Bridge is the icon of our borough, its historic span crossed by admiring Brooklynites and visitors from around the world. The Dock Street project, an 18-story mixed-use proposal to include a middle school and high-rise luxury housing, is a measure that would tamper with this national treasure.

Press Release: Broadway Triangle
Whenever a development occurs, there is back and forth – between the community and the developer, between the city and the neighborhood.  I oppose the current development plans for the Broadway Triangle, and would vote “No” if given the opportunity as a city councillor.  The New York Times recently profiled the ongoing debate over this area, click here to read the full article.

Ken is profiled by Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn
Ken sat down for breakfast with Louise Crawford who writes the popular “Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn” blog.  Louise had this to say about Ken: “…he has a quiet strength, a strong moral core, and genuinely humanistic values. The way he runs his real estate business with its emphasis on nice spaces at low prices I can tell that he puts his money where his mouth is.” Click here to read the full article.

Diamondstone: “Public schools are the backbone of Brooklyn”
The Brooklyn Paper asked Ken if it is important for a City Councilmember’s children to attend public schools. See his response.