17th City Council District

Former Councilwoman Maria del Carmen Arroyo was hit with $5,735 in fines from the 2013 campaign.

Mail in the South Bronx is marred by lost and late deliveries, according to Councilman Rafael Salamanca.

Incumbent Rafael Salamanca will face off against challenger Helen Foreman-Hines in the Sept. 13 primary.

Only two candidates for the seat have filed disclosures with the Campaign Finance Board so far.

Rafael Salamanca was viewed as the front-runner and will fill Maria del Carmen Arroyo's empty seat.

BronxNet has posted video of the entire forum on its website.

There are now six candidates left in the race for the 17th Council District, according to the BOE.

The program is scheduled to start at 6:00 p.m. in the Pregones Theater at 571 Walton Ave.

John Perez, 48, said his military service would help set him apart from the other candidates.

Nos Quedamos plans to hold the event on Jan. 27 at Pregones Theatre on Walton Avenue.

Marlon Molina would focus on gun violence and fighting gentrification as a member of the City Council.

George Alvarez is one of many people hoping to fill Maria del Carmen Arroyo's old council seat.

Salamanca formally announced his campaign for City Council on Tuesday, joining several other candidates.

Several candidates have already expressed interest in taking her place on the City Council.

Helen Foreman-Hines, political project director at 1199 SEIU, intends to run for the City Council.