Canarsie Councilman In The Race For Borough President

City Councilman Charles Barron made the big announcement Sunday on the steps of Brooklyn Borough Hall that he's running for borough president. Above, with Barron standing next to him (left), one of his first - and most avid - supporters, Rev. Al Sharpton, says a few words to the large crowd. Photo by Lem Beterkin

Stating that he would tackle affordable housing, police misconduct, health problems and race relations if he is elected borough president, City Councilman Charles Barron, whose district covers parts of Canarsie , officially announced his candidacy for that post Sunday.

"It's time for real change," he said with the Rev. Al Sharpton standing at his side along with a group of supporters on the steps of Brooklyn Borough Hall.

"Am I going to be a borough president for the people?" the former Black Panther asked. "Absolutely!" was his self-answer. "But I'm letting you all know now - I'm taking care of black folk."

The current borough president, Marty Markowitz, was essentially dismissed by Barron, who called him a "cheerleader for Brooklyn." Markowitz' term ends in 2009 because of term limits.

Charles Rogers

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