After serious consideration, I will not be running for Mayor of New York this year. 

I urge every candidate to recognize that across the five boroughs no one believes that City Hall is on the side of the working class. People are scared and unsure if the New York they love will still exist in the years to come. The next mayor can’t just balance the budget, he or she must build a social contract that leaves no one behind. New York City can set the governing example for the rest of the world.

Representing New York’s 11th Congressional District has been an incredible honor and privilege. While I won’t be a candidate for Mayor this cycle, I am not going anywhere in the fight to make our city and country live up to their promise. 

My son Miles just learned how to crawl and is getting awfully good at standing on his own. So wish Leigh and I luck in 2021 because, at this rate, Miles will be walking in no time—and God willing, we will adopt another beautiful baby into our family.

Forever a Friend and Ally

RLTW

Max