Even Mayor Bill de Blasio knew that the Annual Bronx Democratic County Christmas Party was the place to be Tuesday night. The mayor was also influential in choosing the winner of the Ugly Sweater Contest. This party was a who's who of Bronx politics, and even a few of the many declared candidates for the soon to be vacant Public Advocate seat were 'In the House'.
Above - BDCC Political Director Dan Johnson looked like a front runner with this sweater.
Below - Before the Ugly Sweater Contest began Mayor de Blasio called up Uley Martinez, and said that this has to be the ugliest sweater in the room.
Above - Councilman Fernando Cabrera beamed down with this sweater, but was told by Assemblyman Marcos Crespo the contest was down to the two finalist.
Below - Angel Santana with this Ugly Sweater was given high praise by the crowd when asked to voice their opinion by contest Judge Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie.
Above - Assemblyman Crespo asked for the crowd to voice ther opinion on Uley Martinez's ugly sweater.
Below - As Assemblyman Crespo announces Uley Martinez as the winner of the Ugly Sweater Contest Mayor de Blasio whispers something in Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.'s ear.
Above - After the Ugly Sweater Contest Assemblyman Crespo began calling up some of the elected officials up to speak.
Below - As Congressman Jose Serrano is speaking Mayor de Blasio whispers something into BP Diaz's ear again.
Above - Everyone wanted their photo with Mayor de Blasio before he left.
Below - Councilman Andrew Cohen with the two District Leaders from the 81st Assembly District, Randi Martos and Eric Dinowitz. Eric has already opened up a campaign committee to replace Councilman Cohen who is term-limited out of office in 2021.
