Everyone seemed to enjoy last week's review of the wide world of Comptroller responses so much, that we decided this week to take a closer look at the Public Advocate's race.

The Public Advocate, next in line to the mayor, advocates on behalf of the needs of the people of the City of New York. With super-Council Member status, the Public Advocate presides over all meetings of the City Council and is a member of every Council committee. The Public Advocate can introduce and sponsor City Council legislation, and cast a vote in the case of a tie. The Public Advocate also keeps agencies and officials in line with the City Charter, and proposes new policies and programs that he or she believes will benefit New Yorkers.

Read the full responses from the Public Advocate candidates who responded to our survey here:

Alex T. Zablocki

Bill de Blasio

Eric Gioia

Mark Green

Norman Siegel