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  Brad Lander · [email protected]
July 31, 2021 at 7:14 PM

Can I count on you?

Chris just updated me that we only need 48 more $25 donations to hit our goal! Can we count on you to help us close the gap? John, Chris just updated me that since he reached out to you this morning we’ve received 90 donations from supporters invested in a just recovery for all of New York Ci…
  Chris Walsh (Campaign Manager) · [email protected]
July 31, 2021 at 3:09 PM

John you can make the difference.

We are just 138 donations from hitting our end of month fundraising goal and we need your help. John, With your help, last month we sent a strong message that progressive values are winning values when Brad won the nomination for Comptroller. Now we face the next step in securing a just recov…
  Councilmember Brad Lander · [email protected]
July 30, 2021 at 1:42 PM

Subject: COVID-19: New mandates

Subject: COVID-19: New mandates As the Delta variant spreads, the key is stronger steps to get people vaccinated. But reinstated public indoor mask requirements are needed now, too.  View this email in your browser Dea…
  Brad Lander · [email protected]
July 29, 2021 at 7:36 PM

Ending stop-and-frisk

Today I joined Communities United for Police Reform for a rally to announce a new legal step in the fight to fully end abusive policing. John, Change happens in many ways. To address the most pernicious problems, we often need multiple strategies at once.  That’s what we have done in the fight…
  Brad Lander · [email protected]
July 27, 2021 at 7:02 PM

What we learned from you

Here are some of your priorities for our city’s recovery that you shared with us in response to our survey. John, Closing the income gap. Addressing our city's vulnerabilities to climate change related weather events like flooding. Helping get homeless New Yorkers off the streets and into perm…
  Team Lander · [email protected]
July 26, 2021 at 2:08 PM

John can you take Brad’s survey to help set our priorities?

Share your thoughts on what our city needs for a just recovery today ==>> John, Summer is, hopefully for many of you, a time for rest, relaxation, and resetting.  For us, this summer is a chance to reset a little as we celebrate our win in the primary, gear up for the general election for…
  Brad Lander · [email protected]
July 21, 2021 at 4:01 PM

It’s time for a serious conversation about vaccine requirements

As Covid-19 cases rise again, I think the time has come to consider requiring vaccination (or a recent negative Covid test) for some activities and jobs. John, Yesterday, the Mayor announced that City health workers will be required to get vaccinated by September.  As Covid-19 cases rise again…
  Team Lander · [email protected]
July 20, 2021 at 3:45 PM

We’re gearing up for a fight in November

Did you know that we have not just one, but THREE opponents on the ballot facing Brad this fall? John, Did you know that we have not just one, but THREE opponents on the ballot facing Brad this fall? There’s a Republican, a Conservative, and a Libertarian all gearing up to push back against Br…
  Brad Lander · [email protected]
July 18, 2021 at 4:45 PM

Storms

Helping our city get ready to confront the climate crisis will be a top priority for me as Comptroller. John, Catastrophic floods in Germany. Power lines downed by wildfires in California. Record high temperatures threatening crops and farm workers in Oregon.  The last few weeks we have seen a…
  Councilmember Brad Lander · [email protected]
July 16, 2021 at 5:38 PM

Summer is rising in our schools. But are we getting ready for fall?

Summer is rising in our schools. But are we getting ready for fall? What the new budget means for schools -- and what we need to be doing now to jumpstart the new school year this fall  View this email in your browser …
  Brad Lander · [email protected]
July 15, 2021 at 10:35 PM

What does a just recovery look like for your neighborhood?

I want to hear your priorities and ideas for how we can build strong neighborhoods and a more equitable economy. John, Thanks to you, and so many of our neighbors, I’m heading to a general election in November.  For the next few months, my top priority is helping our city deliver an economic r…
  Team Lander · [email protected]
July 13, 2021 at 5:20 PM

Brad’s first radio interview as Comptroller-Nominee

Listen to Brad’s interview on The Brian Lehrer Show today John, This morning, Brad was on WNYC’s The Brian Lehrer Show to talk about his election, plans for NYC’s future, and reforming the dysfunctional Board of Elections.   He talked about our priorities for the next few months: making sure t…
  Team Lander · [email protected]
July 11, 2021 at 11:11 PM

Re: This is what tonight’s deadline means for us:

Just a few hours left before our first deadline of the general election campaign Hi John, We wanted to make sure you saw Chris’ email earlier today about our first fundraising deadline of our general election campaign.  We need your help to win in November and make sure that Brad Lander is the …
  Chris, Lander for NYC · [email protected]
July 11, 2021 at 4:15 PM

This is what tonight’s deadline means for us:

Our first public filing deadline of the general election is TONIGHT John, It took a few weeks to count the primary votes, but now the general election is already coming up fast.  Brad will be on another crowded ballot in November, as the Democratic nominee for NYC Comptroller facing opponents …
  Brad Lander · [email protected]
July 10, 2021 at 7:11 PM

NYC’s infrastructure is not ready for the climate crisis

It doesn't take an audit to know that we must get to work ASAP on speeding up climate resiliency John, If you got the flash flood warning on your phone this week or saw the videos of New Yorkers wading through waist high flood waters in subway stations, then you know the truth:   NYC’s infra…
  Council Member Brad Lander · [email protected]
July 9, 2021 at 5:21 PM

How do we budget for a just & durable recovery?

How do we budget for a just & durable recovery? The NYC Council passed the budget last week View this email in your browser Dear Neighbor,  Last week, the City Council passed the New York City budget for Fiscal Yea…
  Team Lander · [email protected]
July 8, 2021 at 1:45 PM

Brad's birthday

Will you join us in wishing Brad a very happy birthday? John, Today is Brad’s birthday! Will you join us in wishing Brad a very happy birthday? Click here to add your name to Brad’s card, and include a special message if you like. To be honest, this week has already been pretty great for B…
  Brad Lander · [email protected]
July 7, 2021 at 12:01 AM

We did it!

With the vast majority of absentee votes counted, our lead has grown to 24,685 and we’re confident that I will be the Democratic nominee for New York City Comptroller. John, We ran a campaign rooted in the idea that we can have bold, progressive local government that delivers for its people. …
  Council Member Brad Lander · [email protected]
July 2, 2021 at 8:29 PM

Happy 4th and home vaccinations for all eligible New Yorkers

Happy 4th and home vaccinations for all eligible New Yorkers Happy 4th of July!  View this email in your browser Dear Neighbor,  I hope that you are getting ready to have a relaxing 4th of July weekend, filled with BBQ…
  Team Lander · [email protected]
July 2, 2021 at 4:21 PM

Securing a fair and accurate count

Can you help us cover legal fees and organizing efforts to ensure a fair and accurate count? John, To tell you the truth, we’d all like the 2021 NYC primaries to be over, but alas, the ballot counting is continuing.  We are working hard, with volunteer absentee ballot monitors and legal suppor…
  Chris, Lander for NYC · [email protected]
June 29, 2021 at 9:10 PM

Brad continues to lead the race for NYC Comptroller

After today’s first count of ranked choice votes, Brad continues to lead in the race for NYC Comptroller John, Today the NYC Board of Elections ran the first simulation of how the ranked choice votes were allocated in our race.  The bottom line: Brad holds a strong lead going into the count o…
  Chris, Lander for NYC · [email protected]
June 26, 2021 at 2:48 PM

Help us get across the finish line

We’re excited about the broad coalition that Brad built across the city, and optimistic that our significant lead will hold.   Hi John, We’re still waiting for ranked choice ballots to be counted, but we’re feeling really proud of the campaign we ran with your help. Thank you for being part…
  Brad Lander · [email protected]
June 23, 2021 at 2:33 PM

Thank you

The Board of Elections is reporting that we are up by 8 points in first place votes. John, The Board of Elections is reporting that we are currently up by more than 8 points in first place votes.  The results aren’t final, and could still change once all absentee ballots are in and the ranke…
  Chris, Team Lander · [email protected]
June 23, 2021 at 12:07 AM

Polls are closing in an hour

We’ve built a broad grassroots coalition of New Yorkers who want a more just future for our city, and we couldn’t be prouder John, Polls are closing in an hour, you still have time to get there and make your vote count!  Find My Poll Site We’re feeling energized from an amazing day and…
  Brad Lander · [email protected]
June 22, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Today’s the day to vote

Polls are open from 6 AM to 9 PM today John, Today’s the day to vote!  Poll sites are open from 6 AM until 9 PM this evening.  Find My Poll Site Over the course of this campaign, I have met thousands of New Yorkers and visited hundreds of neighborhoods across this amazing city. This y…
  Team Lander · [email protected]
June 21, 2021 at 5:20 PM

Making your plan to vote tomorrow

This year we have the chance to rank multiple candidates on the ballot John, Primary day is tomorrow, and one important thing is different this year: ranked choice voting. We’re asking you to rank Brad Lander #1 on your ballot for Comptroller.  And share your support for Brad to encourage other…
  Rosa Lander · [email protected]
June 20, 2021 at 9:10 PM

My first vote

I just voted for the first time and was lucky enough to vote for my dad. Hi John, I just voted for the first time and was lucky enough to vote for my dad. My dad is the Comptroller that we need right now: someone who is smart and compassionate, who knows how hard this pandemic has been for fa…
  Brad Lander · [email protected]
June 19, 2021 at 4:16 PM

138 more people

We need your help to cover poll sites on election day! John, We have just a few days left until polls close on this journey, and I couldn’t be feeling better about what we have done as a team! I’ve been all across the city talking to voters about the future of our city, and you can feel the e…
  Team Lander · [email protected]
June 17, 2021 at 3:02 PM

Home stretch

Watch and share: AOC talks about how Brad brings out the best in New Yorkers John, Brad knows how to bring out the best in New Yorkers. You don’t have to hear it from us. Watch AOC talk about Brad’s track record of helping communities recover.  Brad knows that winning a just recovery that le…
  Steph Silkowski, Team Lander · [email protected]
June 16, 2021 at 2:15 PM

We need your help now!

The most important thing you can do to help get Brad elected is to tell your friends, family, and neighbors to vote! John, Voting is underway right now and all week long!  Here’s the truth: You are the best messenger to encourage your community to vote Brad #1 for Comptroller.  Three ways you…
  Team Lander · [email protected]
June 15, 2021 at 8:02 PM

TIED

With just one week to go, Brad’s got the momentum, let’s keep it up through primary day! John, Primary day is just ONE WEEK away and the momentum in this race is on our side.  A new poll yesterday shows that this race is TIED. We need all hands on deck to get out the vote for Brad this week.  …
  Brad Lander · [email protected]
June 13, 2021 at 5:45 PM

My recommendations for filling out your ballot

Here’s who I’m supporting: John, Early voting poll sites are open all week long.  The hours and locations are different from election day, so double check yours at vote.nyc.  I’m proud to be supporting progressive candidates all across the city. Here are the candidates that I was thrilled to en…
  Brad Lander · [email protected]
June 12, 2021 at 8:33 PM

Early voting has started!

I’m heading into early vote week feeling fired up! John, Early voting poll sites opened this morning and voting will be underway for the next 10 days!  Find your poll site: findmypollsite.vote.nyc We kicked off the start of voting strong with a rally early this morning with Congress Members Al…
  Team Lander · [email protected]
June 11, 2021 at 5:58 PM

AOC, Jamaal, and you?

Early voting starts TOMORROW — come rally and canvass with Brad, AOC, Jamaal Bowman, Jumaane Williams, and Tiffany Cabán! Dear John, Tomorrow is a big day – it’s the first day of early voting in New York City! To mark the occasion, we’ve put together a super special kick off rally with Alexandr…
  Chris Walsh, Team Lander · [email protected]
June 11, 2021 at 12:48 AM

Tonight’s Debate Victory!

Brad just stepped off the virtual debate stage and we’re kvelling. John, "The Comptroller isn't a day trader, the job is to take the long term view." Brad just stepped off the virtual debate stage and we're kvelling. Not only did he demonstrate that he is the candidate with the clearest vision…
  Brad Lander · [email protected]
June 10, 2021 at 3:46 PM

Tune in to our first debate at 7 PM

I’m taking the virtual stage tonight in the first televised debate of the race for Comptroller John, Voting starts in just two days and we have some incredible momentum right now with the endorsement of The New York Times and yesterday, Senator Bernie Sanders! I'm excited to take the virtual st…
  Team Lander · [email protected]
June 9, 2021 at 12:23 AM

HUGE NEWS: Brad was endorsed by The New York Times!

Brad is The New York Times’s choice for Comptroller! Dear John, It's a big night here on Team Lander: Brad just got the endorsement of the New York Times!  "Plenty of legislators in the 51-member City Council simply show up. Mr. Lander's work has often changed New York for the better." — The …
  Team Lander · [email protected]
June 8, 2021 at 3:00 PM

TWO WEEKS

TWO hours of your time would make a huge difference in our race Dear John, Brad is running a five-borough campaign and we've been out in neighborhoods across the city to connect with voters about what they need in a just recovery. There are just TWO WEEKS left until voting ends on Election Day.…
  Brad Lander · [email protected]
June 7, 2021 at 5:57 PM

Putting it all on the table tonight

Midnight tonight is our last matching funds deadline of this race John -- We are coming up on the LAST matching funds deadline in this race tonight, and I wanted to give you an update on where things stand:  All the available polling shows that this is a tight race. I’m one of three top-tier c…
  Team Lander · [email protected]
June 6, 2021 at 9:20 PM

We’re running out of time

Tomorrow is the last matching funds deadline, can you help us finish this campaign strong? John, Political commentators are saying that Brad Lander has had some of the best political ads of this cycle (we’re not that surprised, we knew Rosa is a pretty impressive endorser).  But our ads can on…
  Rosa Lander · [email protected]
June 6, 2021 at 2:35 PM

My dad

Watch our new ad and help us spread the word about why Brad Lander is the best candidate for Comptroller Hi John, Most of my friends think Comptroller is a pretty nerdy job, if they’ve heard of it at all.  But the stakes for our future are high -- opening our city back up, confronting systemi…
  Team Lander · [email protected]
June 5, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Do you have a plan?

Voting is already underway, it’s time to make your plan to vote John, In just ONE WEEK, poll sites will open for early voting. Now is the time to make your plan to vote! New Yorkers have three choices for how to vote this year:  Absentee/by-mail: Ballots are already in the mail, and you can re…
  Brad Lander · [email protected]
June 4, 2021 at 3:01 PM

Will Butler from Arcade Fire is joining us to get out the vote tomorrow!

Join Team Lander and Will Butler from Arcade Fire for a friendbank in the park to get out the vote! Hi friends,  I wanted to make sure you saw Steph's invite to our event tomorrow with live music from my friend Will Butler from Arcade Fire. We'll be in Prospect Park (near the Bartel-Pritchard en…
  Brad Lander · [email protected]
June 3, 2021 at 2:48 PM

This is the endorsement I am most proud of

Watch our new ad featuring my daughter Rosa, and help us spread the word about this race John -- By now you’ve probably seen our ad with AOC, Elizabeth Warren, and Jumaane Williams talking about how I will help our city secure a just recovery as Comptroller.  Well, we have a new ad going up tod…
  Steph Silkowski, Team Lander · [email protected]
June 2, 2021 at 3:40 PM

Join us for music in the park!

Join Team Lander and Will Butler from Arcade Fire for a friendbank in the park to get out the vote for Brad! John -- This past pandemic year one thing I’ve missed the most are concerts.  So I couldn’t be more excited to invite you to join me this weekend to hear musician Will Butler from my f…
  Councilmember Brad Lander · [email protected]
June 1, 2021 at 5:06 PM

Ranked Choice Voting Tutorial This Thursday, June 3rd

Ranked Choice Voting Tutorial This Thursday, June 3rd For the first time, the NYC primary will use “Ranked Choice Voting.” Learn more in a 30-minute zoom tutorial with Rank the Vote NYC this Thursday. View this email in your browser …
  Team Lander · [email protected]
May 31, 2021 at 11:30 PM

Before midnight tonight

We’re so close to our goal, John can you make sure we meet it? Hi John,  Hope you got a chance to enjoy a little bit of sunshine today! We just wanted to be sure you saw Brad's message from this morning (below). Tonight is our last end-of-month deadline of this competitive race, and it's really…
  Brad Lander · [email protected]
May 31, 2021 at 1:20 PM

We have one shot

We’re so close to our goal, John can you make sure we meet it? John, There is no secret sauce to winning a campaign, but one thing is for sure: communicating with voters is what counts.  Voters are just starting to tune in to the Comptroller’s race, and we need to make sure that they know we …
  Team Lander · [email protected]
May 30, 2021 at 2:26 PM

This is the time to show up

Tomorrow is the end of the month, and we can’t afford to fall short. John, One thing that sets Brad apart from the crowded field of 10(!) Comptroller candidates is his commitment to showing up for us.  This is the time to show up for him. We’re running up against our last end of month deadline…
  Team Lander · [email protected]
May 29, 2021 at 1:45 PM

An update on our race

We’re coming up short with just a few weeks left, help us get over the finish line. John, Early voting starts in just two weeks, so I wanted to give you an honest update on where we are right now: With our ad up on the airwaves with AOC and Elizabeth Warren making the case to elect Brad, we’re…