SOUTHERN BROOKLYN — A debate was held between Democrat Kayla Santosuosso and Republican George Sarantopoulos for City Council District 47 on Oct. 20, hosted by NY1.

The district covers Bay Ridge, Coney Island and parts of Bath Beach and Dyker Heights. Current Councilmember Justin Brannan is term-limited.

The contest is considered by the network as one of the most closely watched city races on voting day.

During the debate, moderator Bobby Cuza and the candidates discussed topics such as housing, crime, public safety, the economy and President Donald Trump.

Santosuosso, a former small business owner and chief counsel to Brannan, highlighted her problem solving experience in the community in her opening statement.

“I have worked in nonprofits where I fought poverty,” she said. “I’ve bee

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