“I think because they’re accustomed to Ithaca being just a solid, liberal Democratic city,” said Flemming. She said that she’s found her friends and other city residents to be “surprised” when she tells them that distinct groups within the local Democratic party have formed, and are now competing for office in the city. “Factions are emerging,” said Donna Fleming, a Democrat who served on Ithaca’s Common Council from 2012 through the end of 2021. If anything, however, this election year is at least a clear sound off that the brand of liberals and Democrats that have run Ithaca over the last few election cycles have company. Perhaps more than any other issue, the new wave of progressives in the city, which includes a group of self-defined socialists, have built their charge on expanding tenants rights and protections. The year 2023 may prove to be a bellwether when it comes to Ithaca’s appetite for the type of progressive platform that’s being offered up. But, for close observers of Ithaca’s political landscape, it’s clear that amidst a year in which all 10 of the city’s Common Council seats are up for a election - a once in a decade event in city politics - progressive organizers and activists are trying to tilt the balance further to the left in the City of Gorges. ITHACA, N.Y.-As June’s primary date approaches, the customary lawn signs advertising the candidacy of would-be members of the City of Ithaca’s Common Council are beginning to appear leaflets are being wedged into the creases of door frames and canvassers are treading from door to door, trying to catch the ears of voters in the city.Īll are the traditional marks of an election season in motion.
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