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The window for slowing and reversing the most destructive impacts of climate change is narrowing.
That was the takeaway from the annual IPCC report that came out this week, setting off alarm bells that the world is burning and the need for bolder action has never been more urgent.
NYC can and must lead the way, but it will require marshalling every resource in every corner of our government towards this fight.
You may wonder where the Comptroller office fits into this...
The Comptroller's office has a critical role to play in prioritizing green investments, holding financial institutions accountable, and auditing all parts of NYC’s government. We have already set some strong goals for ourselves, under the right leadership the NYC Comptroller can be a powerful force for change by ensuring we stay on track.
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The IPCC’s dire conclusions for the health of our planet require a serious commitment to action. Here are some steps that I’ve committed to take as NYC Comptroller:
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As
NYC
Comptroller
I
will
work
to
finance
and
launch
Public
Solar
NYC.
Not
only
will
this
create
a
municipally-owned,
clean-energy
utility
on
our
rooftops,
but
it
will
also
lower
energy
bills
for
numerous
New
Yorkers
and
create
thousands
of
good
green
jobs.

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The
NYC
Comptroller
is
the
fiduciary
for
the
pension
funds.
I’ll
complete
responsible
divestment
from
fossil
fuels,
join
alliances
of
shareholders
to
compel
bold
climate
action
by
publicly-traded
corporations
(utilities,
banks,
transport,
tech)
and
invest
in
the
transition
to
clean
energy.

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As
the
city’s
chief
fiscal
officer,
I’ll
assess
the
financial
risks
that
the
climate
crisis
poses
for
our
city’s
future,
and
use
that
analysis
to
transform
the
city’s
spending,
contracting,
banking
and
infrastructure
to
mitigate
climate
risk
and
create
economic
opportunities.

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As
chief
accountability
officer,
I’ll
establish
a
dedicated
audit
team
to
focus
on
agency
sustainability
and
environmental
justice
performance,
hold
public
and
private-sector
actors
to
NYC’s
ambitious
clean
energy
targets,
and
closely
watch
oft-neglected
investments
in
coastal
resilience
and
climate
readiness.
John, The climate crisis is not a theory, it is hard upon us. NYC is at the heart of the financial and investment decisions that shape our future.
We can and must lead the way on climate action. And that includes electing and holding our leaders responsible for taking clear actions and not crumbling under the weight of despair many feel.
I’m proud to be a firm climate action candidate and I hope to have earned your support. Help power my general election campaign with a contribution today. Every dollar in the door is allowing us to connect with more New Yorkers and organize them around not just the election, but also critical issues like climate action. [[link removed]]
In this fight with you,
Brad
Brad Lander is a proven progressive leader in the City Council. Now he’s running for New York City Comptroller to help our city recover from the pandemic and rebuild a more equitable economy.
As Comptroller, Brad will hold the city government accountable to its promises to New Yorkers and secure a more sustainable future. Contribute now to his campaign [[link removed]]
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