Recently, Mark Weprin, the councilman for NYC Council District 23, resigned. In September, the Democrats will hold a special primary election for the seat. Thus far, there are four candidates: Bob Friedrich, Barry Grodenchik, Rebecca Lynch, & Ali Najmi, (alphabetically by last name). While I'm not going to use this space to endorse one candidate or the other, I'd like to focus on areas where things in District 23 could be improved. I invite the candidates to feel free to “steal” any of my ideas! In the course of the next three posts, I'd like to examine ways to improve: Part 1: Steal These Ideas to Improve bicycling in City Council District 23 (June 30) Part 2: Steal These Ideas to Improve parks in City Council District 23 (July 1) Part 3: Steal These Ideas to Improve public transportation in City Council District 23 (July 2)