Meet Your Candidates: Inna Vernikov And Ari Kagan Run For City ...

Ari began his career as a journalist before entering politics. He currently works for State Senator Steve Chan.

Ari Kagan previously served on the New York City Council representing District 47 from 2022 to 2023. He switched from the Democratic to the Republican Party in December 2022.

Supports reducing property taxes and increasing rebates for seniors living in co-ops.

- Supports reducing property taxes and increasing rebates for seniors living in co-ops.

Economy

As of June 7, 2025, Ari Kagan did not have a website or any information online.

Public Services

As a city council member, proposed legislation to require companies to inform clients that student debt repayment information is available for free on the U.S. Department of Education website.

- As a city council member, proposed legislation to require companies to inform clients that student debt repayment information is available for free on the U.S. Department of Education website.

Education

As a council member, proposed the NYCHA Accountability Act, which asks the state Legislature and the federal government to start auditing New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) property managers on how responsive they are to tenant complaints.

- As a council member, proposed the NYCHA Accountability Act, which asks the state Legislature and the federal government to start auditing New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) property managers on how responsive they are to tenant complaints.

Housing & Urban Development

Believes "democratic policies are tough on police and soft on criminals."

- Believes "democratic policies are tough on police and soft on criminals."

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Healthcare

Energy & the Environment

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Inna Vernikov - The New York City Council

Inna was born in Ukraine and raised in Brooklyn, where she lives today.

Inna is a small business owner and practicing attorney.

Inna Vernikov currently serves as a City Council Member and Minority Whip for New York City’s 48th District. She was first elected in 2021 and is serving her first term.

As of June 7, 2025, Inna Vernikov did not have a website or any information online.

Pushed to end antisemitism at the City University of New York.

- Pushed to end antisemitism at the City University of New York.

Said, "I don't think that we actually have a problem with housing."

- Said, "I don't think that we actually have a problem with housing."

Supports increasing the budget for the Police Department.

- Supports increasing the budget for the Police Department.

Opposes expanding New York's speed camera program, which issues tickets for speeding in school zones.

- Opposes expanding New York's speed camera program, which issues tickets for speeding in school zones.

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- City Council Members work together to enact local laws, approve the city budget, and oversee land use and zoning regulations. ​
- Council Members oversee city agencies, ensuring they effectively serve the public and address community needs. ​

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New York City City Council Member, District 48, Republican Primary

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