by Emma Davey 
During his thirty years in Brooklyn, Ben Solotaire has worn many hats, from working in the theater world (he still finds time to participate in productions at the Public Theater in Manhattan), to serving on boards and in local Brooklyn organizations. Now, he’s looking to add “City Council Member” to that list.
Greenpointers spoke with Solotaire, currently working as the director of participatory budgeting in Council Member Stephen Levin’s office, about the Brooklyn-Queens…
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I have never read an interview that was as encouraging, honest, thoughtful and compassionate as this one.
Good luck Mr. Solotaire, I am sure given the chance you will serve your community well
What will you do to keep the streets clean and safe? Everything else sounds great but doesn’t make day to day life any better