Yassky Enters Comptroller Race

A Brooklyn council member, David Yassky, has entered the race for the city comptroller in 2009, increasing the list of council members vying for the seat. Mr. Yassky, a Democrat who represents parts of Williamsburg, Greenpoint, and downtown Brooklyn, has filed papers with the Campaign Finance Board for the citywide office.

Other potential candidates for the comptroller seat include the chairwoman of the land use committee, Melinda Katz, the chairman of the finance committee, David Weprin, and the chairman of the governmental operations committee, Simcha Felder.