NYC-CC30: Ridgewood Democratic Club to host April 25 forum with District 30 City Council candidates

The Ridgewood Democratic Club will welcome four candidates vying for the District 30 City Council seat on Friday, April 25, for a public debate ahead of the Democratic primaries.

Starting at 7 p.m., Fr. Mike Lopez, Paul Pogozelski, Phil Wong, and Dermot Smyth will answer questions and highlight their campaign goals in front of what is expected to be a packed hall. Hon. Diana Reyna and Rod Townsend will moderate the debate.

The historic club, located at 60-70 Putnam Ave. in Ridgewood, will host the event alongside District Leaders Chhemang Lama, Johanna Carmona, Eddie Lettau and Nijema Rivera-Brown.

QNS and The Ridgewood Times are co-sponsoring the debate with Central Queens Independent Democrats, Queens Forward Democratic Club, Powhatan and Pocahontas Democratic Club, Taminent Democratic Club and West Queens Independent Democratic Club.





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