Party Enrolled In: Democratic
Current Occupation: Businessman
Previous Occupation(s): Journalist, Elected Official of New York, Prosecutor
Education: Law School
Organizational Affiliations: NY Bar
Prior Public Experience: Governor and AG NYS, Prosecutor Manhattan DA's Office
1. What is the most important issue in the city you would address if elected?
Ensuring vigorous oversight of the city's finances and providing financial stability for its long-term health, while also using the city's financial power as a lever to take on the special interests on behalf of the people.
2. What other important issues would you address if elected?
As a lifelong New Yorker, I've seen power that rightfully belongs in the hands of the people too often wielded by the special interests.
But it doesn't have to be that way.
The Comptroller oversees $140 billion in assets that are invested with big Wall Street banks. These funds are the people's money and they should be used to advance the people's interests, not Wall Street's.
By transforming the Comptroller's office into an advocate for the people we will hold the special interests accountable for responsible corporate governance, rein in CEO pay and make sure Wall Street titans are acting fairly and honestly.
3. What makes you the best candidate for this office?
The Comptroller is responsible for protecting the financial health of the city. Dollars you put into the system that fund your services, schools and roads. Dollars that make up your pension plans and your retirement security.
The fundamental question in this election is who do you want fighting for you...because it's your money.
Whether it was government corruption, Wall Street banks or insurance industry giants, I've spent my career taking on the powerful interests on behalf of working New Yorkers. I will bring that same fighting approach to the Comptroller's office. If you want someone willing to take on a fight looking out for your money, I ask for your vote.
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