Council Candidate Tries to Rekindle the Bern

On a fall Saturday at the Greenmarket in Fort Greene Park, a young, first-time candidate in a suit is shaking hands. Some shoppers, tote bags full of fresh fruit, stop to chat.

Jabari Brisport smiles, introduces himself and hands them a flyer. The Yale-trained actor is hoping to unseat incumbent Laurie Cumbo and represent the 35^th City Council District.

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