Hi team,
As the Omicron wave begins to subside, we are seeing some signs of cautious optimism for our city’s economic recovery.
The question top of mind for me is: will it be an inclusive recovery that will benefit all New Yorkers?
We know that property values are higher than expected, but that inflation is driving higher costs. We know that — despite the Omicron and holiday dip — office workers and tourists are again slowly returning, and subway ridership is slowly rising but still far below pre-pandemic levels. But there is still much we don’t know, like:
- How will companies, workers and commercial corridors adjust to the rise of remote and hybrid work?
- What can we do to help workers, especially those at the bottom of the income ladder, with inflation rising just as unemployment, child income tax credits, and other supports end?
- Can we ensure that the infrastructure funds are being spent to both shore up our resiliency infrastructure and to create well-paying local, union jobs?
My office will be looking at these and other critical questions over the coming months, and assessing both the proposed State and City budgets against our goals for an equitable and durable recovery. But I want to hear from you! What key issues and priorities are on your mind?
Share your questions and priorities for NYC’s recovery
A just recovery must address the devastating impacts of the pandemic, confront the inequalities it exposed and exacerbated, and prepare us better for the future. The choices we make now will determine whether we succeed in building a city where all people can thrive—not just those at the top.
With hope,
Brad
Brad Lander served in the New York City Council representing District 39 for nearly two decades—co-founding the Progressive Caucus and leading the way alongside advocates to win policies to support workers, protect tenants, and make government more transparent. Recently elected to citywide office, Brad will use the Office of the Comptroller to hold city government accountable to its promises to New Yorkers and secure a more sustainable future.
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