“New York City isn’t just where I was born and raised, it’s who I am. And every decision I make as an elected official is guided by one very simple question: Does it make life better for everyday people? We can't sit on our hands as our city spirals out of reach for working families. The sharpest tool we have to make our city more affordable and bring down the cost of living is our city budget. New York City will never survive as a playground for the rich. We must be a palace for working people. As Comptroller, I will fight like hell to ensure every dime of our city budget works for you, your family, and the neighborhoods we all call home. It doesn’t matter to me if you’ve been here since birth or since breakfast, New Yorkers work hard. It’s time for a city that works even harder for them.”