"Instead of having one person dominating, you would have six political gorillas fighting," Dean Trager said, referring to the borough leaders and the majority leader.

The second round of elections were marked for mayors, borough leaders, and other positions decided by runoff elections.

Some borough leaders object, saying they see the specter of a Queens awash in statues paying tribute to favorite singers, politicians or generals.

The borough leaders argue that no single council member, representing a small district, would have such perspective.

The commission is also considering executive roles for the borough leaders.

If the borough leaders and county political organizations joined with civic groups to oppose the commission's ideas, their influence at the polls might be substantial.

Ordinarily, the borough leaders -who backed this project - could have joined with any one of the citywide officials to approve it.

Additionally, 2,460 city and town mayors, borough leaders and other officials were decided by direct or runoff elections in the second round.

Large-Scale Review The city officials had hoped involving the borough leaders and the small size of the proposed shelters would make them easier to accept.

Yes, the borough leaders need an effective voice, a way to influence decisions that affect their constituents.