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Queens Borough President 2021

Queens Borough President 2021

  • Donovan Richards on Winning the Queens BP Primary and What’s Next on His Agenda

    Donovan Richards on Winning the Queens BP Primary, Improving Vaccination Rates and What’s Next on His Agenda

    Donovan Richards (photo: John McCarten/City Council)

    Donovan Richards, who recently secured the Democratic nomination in his quest for reelection as Queens Borough President in a tight and contentious primary, has several top priorities as he continues in the position and if he is able to win a first full term in the position.

    Richards was elected Queens Borough President in 2020 in a special election to replace Melinda Katz, who left the post after

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  • Max Politics Podcast: Donovan Richards Seeks Reelection as Queens Borough President

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    Queens BP Donovan Richards, middle (photo: John McCarten/City Council)

    July 14, 2021 - Max Politics Podcast: Donovan Richards Seeks Reelection as Queens Borough President

    Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, a Democrat seeking reelection after less than a year in office, joined the show to discuss his narrow primary win, the contentious race, his upcoming priorities, and more.

    Listen to the conversation and let us know what you think, on Twitter ...