Sachi Takahashi-Rial
@nycpolitics101.bsky.social
Born and raised in California, now living in New York City🌆 I serve on Open New York’s board and on Manhattan Community Board 5. I write at nycpolitics101.substack.com. Hot takes are my own and not the views of Manhattan CB5.
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It’s a no-brainer to move our local elections to even years. It’ll save money and increase voter turnout. Grateful to my Council Member @cmcrystalhudson.bsky.social for advocating for this critical reform. citizensunion.org/portfolio-it...
Citizens Union Announces Broad Candidate Support For Moving New York City Elections To Even-Numbered Years – Citizens Union
citizensunion.org
June 12, 2025 at 2:34 PM
It’s a no-brainer to move our local elections to even years. It’ll save money and increase voter turnout. Grateful to my Council Member @cmcrystalhudson.bsky.social for advocating for this critical reform. citizensunion.org/portfolio-it...
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From supporting right to counsel in housing court to congestion pricing, @marklevinenyc.bsky.social has always been a forceful and efficient advocate for New Yorkers' access to affordable housing. I'm hopeful he can do even bigger and better things as NYC's next comptroller!
June 10, 2025 at 9:59 PM
From supporting right to counsel in housing court to congestion pricing, @marklevinenyc.bsky.social has always been a forceful and efficient advocate for New Yorkers' access to affordable housing. I'm hopeful he can do even bigger and better things as NYC's next comptroller!
Thinking about volunteering for a political campaign? Here’s what you need to know:
nycpolitics101.substack.com/p/campaign-v...
nycpolitics101.substack.com/p/campaign-v...
A First-Timer’s Guide to Volunteering on a Campaign (and Free Pizza 🍕)
Level up your political influence by volunteering on a political campaign
nycpolitics101.substack.com
March 23, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Thinking about volunteering for a political campaign? Here’s what you need to know:
nycpolitics101.substack.com/p/campaign-v...
nycpolitics101.substack.com/p/campaign-v...
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Make local change. Sign up now! 👇https://nycpolitics101.substack.com/p/2025bootcamp
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March 9, 2025 at 6:33 PM
🚨 Want to level up your political influence and have fun doing it? 💪 Join the NYC June Primary Bootcamp! From learning about local politics to building community, we’ve got a step-by-step guide to help you grow.
Make local change. Sign up now! 👇https://nycpolitics101.substack.com/p/2025bootcamp
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Two upcoming events!
Whether you’re a Community Board member or just CB-curious, RSVP here: www.openplans.org/events/cb-so...
February 27, 6-8 PM
Join Urban Design Forum for a conversation with mayoral candidate Zellnor Myrie urbandesignforum.org/event/conver...
March 12th, 8:30–10:30AM
Whether you’re a Community Board member or just CB-curious, RSVP here: www.openplans.org/events/cb-so...
February 27, 6-8 PM
Join Urban Design Forum for a conversation with mayoral candidate Zellnor Myrie urbandesignforum.org/event/conver...
March 12th, 8:30–10:30AM
Community Board Social Hour — Open Plans
Network with current and prospective Community Board members and local merchants on Thursday, February 27 at the Bar Goyana on 177 E 100th St, New York, NY 10029! Join Open Plans for this social hou...
www.openplans.org
February 25, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Two upcoming events!
Whether you’re a Community Board member or just CB-curious, RSVP here: www.openplans.org/events/cb-so...
February 27, 6-8 PM
Join Urban Design Forum for a conversation with mayoral candidate Zellnor Myrie urbandesignforum.org/event/conver...
March 12th, 8:30–10:30AM
Whether you’re a Community Board member or just CB-curious, RSVP here: www.openplans.org/events/cb-so...
February 27, 6-8 PM
Join Urban Design Forum for a conversation with mayoral candidate Zellnor Myrie urbandesignforum.org/event/conver...
March 12th, 8:30–10:30AM
Back in August, I wrote a post about where the then-mayoral candidates stood on charter schools. nycpolitics101.substack.com/p/where-do-t...
A lot has changed since then. But what remains true is that your voice matters to mayoral candidates, and it’s still not hard to get their ear right now.
A lot has changed since then. But what remains true is that your voice matters to mayoral candidates, and it’s still not hard to get their ear right now.
Where do the 2025 NYC Mayoral Candidates Stand on Charter Schools?
And why you should care.
nycpolitics101.substack.com
February 22, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Back in August, I wrote a post about where the then-mayoral candidates stood on charter schools. nycpolitics101.substack.com/p/where-do-t...
A lot has changed since then. But what remains true is that your voice matters to mayoral candidates, and it’s still not hard to get their ear right now.
A lot has changed since then. But what remains true is that your voice matters to mayoral candidates, and it’s still not hard to get their ear right now.
In 2023, I joined a NYC community board. This month, I wrote a miniature novel about my experience. nycpolitics101.substack.com/p/cb5-chapte...
There’s a little scandal and some accusations here and there, but overall I hope it’s an illustration of how coming to the table can make a difference.
There’s a little scandal and some accusations here and there, but overall I hope it’s an illustration of how coming to the table can make a difference.
Chapter 1: A Year of Turmoil and Transformation at Manhattan Community Board 5
In which I share my early experiences on my community board
nycpolitics101.substack.com
February 19, 2025 at 2:19 AM
In 2023, I joined a NYC community board. This month, I wrote a miniature novel about my experience. nycpolitics101.substack.com/p/cb5-chapte...
There’s a little scandal and some accusations here and there, but overall I hope it’s an illustration of how coming to the table can make a difference.
There’s a little scandal and some accusations here and there, but overall I hope it’s an illustration of how coming to the table can make a difference.
There are 5 phases of an NYC local election- and today candidates are solidly in Phase 3: Endorsements.
Right now, advocacy groups and democratic clubs are running their endorsement processes.
Here’s my explainer on the 5 phases of an NYC local race: nycpolitics101.substack.com/p/a-conversa...
Right now, advocacy groups and democratic clubs are running their endorsement processes.
Here’s my explainer on the 5 phases of an NYC local race: nycpolitics101.substack.com/p/a-conversa...
A Conversation with Ben Wetzler on the 5 Phases of a New York City Council Campaign
Ben and the other 2025 candidates are currently in Phase 1
nycpolitics101.substack.com
February 15, 2025 at 8:28 PM
There are 5 phases of an NYC local election- and today candidates are solidly in Phase 3: Endorsements.
Right now, advocacy groups and democratic clubs are running their endorsement processes.
Here’s my explainer on the 5 phases of an NYC local race: nycpolitics101.substack.com/p/a-conversa...
Right now, advocacy groups and democratic clubs are running their endorsement processes.
Here’s my explainer on the 5 phases of an NYC local race: nycpolitics101.substack.com/p/a-conversa...