John,
It's been another busy month here in the Comptroller’s Office. I’m really proud of everything we’ve accomplished — like fighting to implement a long overdue congestion pricing plan to help working New Yorkers get faster trains and less traffic — and demanding accountability from Elon Musk, Governor Hochul, and the NYPD.
But between my work as Comptroller and criss-crossing the city to campaign for great candidates in New York’s Democratic primary, there honestly hasn’t been much time to raise money.
Now, we’re a bit behind where we’d hoped to be before this Sunday’s end-of-month deadline, so I’m reaching out to ask for your support in closing the gap:
Can you rush a contribution of $10 or whatever you can spare to support my campaign for a caring and competent city government that delivers for all New Yorkers?
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In this last month alone, I have:
- Stood up for subway and bus riders after Governor Hochul’s terrible decision to delay congestion pricing. Straphangers, disabled New Yorkers, climate advocates, working New Yorkers and so many others are all counting on this policy— so I’m using every tool in the toolbox to hold the Governor accountable and implement this vital program.
- Proposed 5 constructive City Charter amendments to Mayor Adams’ new Charter Revision Commission. To ensure the city’s long-term fiscal wellbeing, my proposals would build up City reserves, maintain the affordability of our debt, overhaul capital planning to address aging infrastructure and prepare for the climate crisis, and ensure that we pay City vendors on time.
- Worked to hold Elon Musk accountable. Elon Musk tried to award himself a $56 billion pay package (the largest ever in history) and install close allies, including close friend James Murdoch and Elon’s own brother, to the board. And as a fiduciary of our city’s pension funds, which hold millions of Tesla shares, I opposed Elon’s proposals and demanded corporate accountability.
- Exposed a wasteful multi-million-dollar NYPD contract with Shotspotter. Shotspotter is supposed to help detect shootings, but our audit found that the technology sends NYPD officers to locations in response to other loud noises — not gunfire — 87% of the time. I called on the NYPD to decline the renewal of their enormous contract with Shotspotter when it expires and stop wasting valuable city resources on ineffective tech.
All of our work this month highlights the need for transparent and accountable leadership in New York City. I’m asking for your support today because we can’t slow down now.
Will you chip in $10 before this Sunday’s end-of-month deadline to help power our work for a more equal and equitable city? Every donation made by New York City residents (up to $250) will be matched 8-to-1 by the city.
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Thank you,
Brad