Samir Lavingia ended up as the unlikely interim chairman of CB 5 in March, but is facing a contested election when board members vote on a new chair in June. Photo: courtesy Samir Lavingia.
Samir Lavingia ended up as the unlikely interim chairman of CB 5 in March, but is facing a contested election when board members vote on a new chair in June. Photo: courtesy Samir Lavingia.

CB5 Chairman Heads Toward Contested Election
24 Apr 2024 | 05:36
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Contested elections are rare at the city’s community boards. But Samir Lavingia, interim chair of Community Board Five, appears to be headed for one. Lavingia was thrust into the role of chair of Community Board Five by a series of surprise resignations, an event made more controversial because his day...

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