Sal F. Albanese
Randy Credico
Bill de Blasio
Neil Vincent Grimaldi
John C. Liu
Christine C. Quinn
Erick Salgado
Bill Thompson
Anthony D. Weiner
Party Enrolled In: Democratic
Current Occupation: Public Servant
Previous Occupation(s): 12 years - US Congressman, representing Brooklyn and Queens; 7 years - NY City Council Member representing Brooklyn; 6 years - Aide to then-Rep. Charles Schumer
Education: SUNY Plattsburgh, B.A. in Political Science
Organizational Affiliations: N/A
Prior Public Experience: U.S. Representative, NY 9th district; City Council Member, NYC 48th district
1. What is the most important issue in the city you would address if elected?
I will be a fighter for the middle class and those struggling to make it there. I grew up a middle-class kid in Brooklyn and went to public schools my whole life. My mom was a public school teacher for 31 years. I know how important education is and what it means for our future. I will ensure we train and pay our teachers well, ensure they have the tools to enforce better discipline, engage parents in a more meaningful way, and focus on early education.
2. What other important issues would you address if elected?
I put out a book with 64 ideas to help small businesses, lower taxes, protect our neighborhoods, and fix our healthcare system. I'll cut income taxes by 10% for anyone making $150,000 or less a year, paid for by increasing taxes by a reasonable 1% on the wealthiest. I'll cut red tape for small businesses by reducing fines and fees. New York will feature the first single-payer laboratory that will lower costs and provide quality, affordable healthcare for everyone. My 60-20-20 plan will ensure that at least 20% of all new housing is for the middle class and 20% is for those struggling to make it. We will continue to fight crime by using GPS technology to track sex offenders and using DNA testing to track criminals. I will stand up to Albany and Washington to ensure New York City gets its fair share.
3. What makes you the best candidate for this office?
I have a proven record of leadership over two decades that will mean results for all New Yorkers. In Washington, I fought for more funding to keep our communities safe, to protect food stamps, and for better healthcare for all. I'm a proven fighter for New Yorkers and I have specific plans to keep our city the capital of the middle class.
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