Dear Lucas:
When I announced my candidacy for NYC Comptroller, I promised that New Yorkers wouldn't get any drama with me. I'm keeping that promise, and want to let you know that I am ending my campaign today and supporting Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer for that position.
Let me tell you why. Scott and I share the same values – a progressive commitment to reform, integrity, and sanity in city government. He has been my partner in many efforts to make New York a stronger, safer, more just city for all of its residents.
And we need to remain partners as our City faces unique challenges. We have a structural deficit in our budget; we are relying too much on one-shots; we have growing non-controllable expenditures; we have a changing landscape in City Hall. These challenges are significant, and they are real, and rather than distract from those issues with a contentious campaign for Comptroller, I am resolved to work together with Scott and all other willing colleagues to address them.
I need to thank so many people who have been part of my campaign – I can't name all of them, but just a few: State Senator Liz Krueger, State Assemblyman Dan Quart, and two of the greatest members of the City Council – Diana Reyna and Rosie Mendez. I am so grateful for their support.
As for me, I will be running for re-election to the City Council in the 4th District. City government will be changing in many ways in 2014, and I am committed to making sure those changes reflect the principles that have been the hallmark of my career in public service – keeping the city affordable for all those who live here, creating opportunity for those working toward the middle class, and creating the transparency that real democracy demands.
Thank you again for all of your support.
Sincerely,
Dan