ICYMI: Just a month after rebooting his bid for Queens Borough President, Democratic City Councilman Leroy Comrie has dropped out of the race, citing personal reasons.
Our Lisa L. Colangelo reports:
Even though Comrie was a popular figure in Queens politics, his campaign was hobbled by anemic fundraising.
?After careful consideration, my family and I believe, due to personal matters, this is the best course of action,? Comrie said in a statement released over the weekend.
Comrie has yet to file his latest fundraising figures with the New York City Campaign Finance Board.
But as of May, he had raised just $145,000 and spent about $105,000 -- far less than some of his rivals.
The once-crowded Democratic Primary for the spot has thinned out in recent months.
City Councilman Peter Vallone Jr., former City Councilwoman Melinda Katz and State Sen. Tony Avella remain in the contest.
State Sen. Jose Peralta and Deputy Borough President Barry Grondenchik also ended their bids after the Queens Democratic Party tapped Katz as their candidate of choice.
Republican Tony Arcabascio is also running for the seat. Queens Borough President Helen Marshall will be stepping down at the end of the year because of term limits.
Comrie?s failure-to-catch-fire candidacy came as a surprise to many political insiders. He wields considerable power as the chair of the Council?s Land Use Committee and heads its Queens delegation.
?Queens is one of the greatest boroughs in our city, and I am thankful to everyone for the opportunity to showcase my platform for inclusion and empowerment and express my passion for the borough that was afforded me in this race,? Comrie said.
?I am looking forward to serving the people of Queens -- in one capacity or another -- for a long time to come.?
Comrie has often been discussed as a possible Deputy Borough President.
His campaign decline to comment on future plans or who Comrie will endorse in the coming days.
Vallone has raised over $1 million and spent about $498,759, according to his most recent filings. Katz has yet to file her July numbers. As of May, she had raised 485,735 and spent $168,418. Avella has raised $70,773 and spent about $19,000.
Candidates are entitled to additional matching funds through the city?s public financing system.
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