Lots of topics came up at the “Dazzle Me” candidates’ forum last week, but the biggest issue (judging by the crowd reaction) was whether the Gowanus Canal should become a federal Superfund site. Here’s what the Democratic candidates to succeed Councilman Bill DeBlasio (D–Park Slope) said about this murky topic:
“I would want a commitment from the Environmental Protection Agency of funding up front, rather than going through litigation. … A Superfund designation without any resources is no help to us.”
Brad Lander
Brad Lander
“It’s a tremendously positive development. … There’s stimulus money in Superfund.”
Gary Reilly
Gary Reilly
“I’m 100 percent for the EPA coming in. We should make sure it’s clean before we put people there.”
Josh Skaller
Josh Skaller
“I’m leaning towards supporting Superfund [but] I’m concerned about the coordination of efforts from the city, state and EPA.”
Bob Zuckerman
Bob Zuckerman
