"I have to call my borough president on this one."

So far, he has collected about $250,000, most of which could be used in a campaign for borough president.

Borough presidents still have a lot more power than people think.

Borough presidents used to control local services more than 30 years ago.

Each of the five borough presidents has a single vote.

Of the five borough presidents, three said they would not support him.

The other five members are the borough presidents, each with one vote.

Five of its eight members are the borough presidents, each with one vote.

"I have the best relationship with the black community than any borough president that has sat in this chair," he said.

Her father, Guy, held the seat from 1981 to 1990, when he was elected borough president.