Economy
Bill Thompson understands the unique challenges facing both New York City's workforce and its employers.
Issues
Affordable Housing
Bill Thompson is a staunch supporter of affordable housing. Bill knows that working New Yorkers are the backbone of our City. Recognizing that the City’s housing crisis is forcing hardworking New Yorkers out of the five boroughs, Bill Thompson has led the way in preserving and expanding affordable housing.
Health Care
Bill Thompson believes that all New Yorkers have a fundamental right to quality, affordable healthcare. The rising of costs of healthcare and the rapidly decreasing access to healthcare services, is literally a life and death matter for thousands of New Yorkers. The financial burden alone tears families apart and decreases the city’s long-term economic viability.
Public Safety
Bill Thompson is a leading voice in our City's fight to reduce crime and improve public safety.
Veterans Issues
With the nation still sending troops into harm’s way, we have to continue to assess the needs of those NYC veterans who have returned and will be returning and advocate on their behalf to help them avoid pain and distress when they return to their communities within the five boroughs.
Protecting Small Businesses
Roughly 98 percent of New York City firms have fewer than 100 employees. These firms employ almost half of all New York City private sector payroll employees and are without a doubt the backbone of our economy.
LGBT Rights
Bill Thompson is one of our City's most outspoken advocates for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) communities. When it comes to fighting for LGBT rights, Bill has employed a two-tiered approach-combining outspoken public support with pension investment policies designed to protect civil rights.
Supporting Our Latino Communities
Bill Thompson is widely seen as a friend and champion of Latino New Yorkers. Bill has a strong working relationship with the many organizations representing Latino issues and concerns in New York, and he has frequently recognized their many contributions to the health and vitality of our City.
Labor
Bill Thompson is long-time supporter, friend, and staunch advocate for labor unions and working people in New York City.
Environment
Throughout his political life, Bill Thompson has been a forceful and dedicated advocate for environmental protection and the wise use of natural resources. He has been a strong proponent of recycling, green construction, and responsible waste management.
Immigration
New York City's immigrant communities have for centuries been the cornerstone of our economic growth and vibrant culture. Bill Thompson understands the challenges facing our City's immigrant communities, and has worked to ensure that all New Yorkers have access to our services and opportunities.
Transportation
Bill Thompson understands that New York City’s mass transit system is the lifeblood of our City. A Thompson administration will:
Supporting Women’s Rights
Bill Thompson is a staunch advocate for women in New York City. He's a strong supporter of women's health and reproductive rights, pay equity, and diversity in the work place. He has also worked to ensure that City agencies are providing necessary and required services to women throughout all five boroughs.
Education
Bill Thompson is one of our City's leading public school advocates. A product of New York City's public school system, Bill understands the importance of providing every child with a quality education while also respecting the important role of parents and educators.
Child Care
Bill Thompson knows that finding quality, affordable child care is a challenge for many working families in New York City. Bill believes that it is essential for all New Yorkers to have access to safe and reliable child care services so that they have the ability to work and support their families. That’s why as Comptroller, Bill has fought to expand access to child care services, advocated on behalf of the city’s home child care providers, and worked to ensure safe conditions in child care facilities.
Our Seniors
Bill Thompson understands the invaluable contributions madeby New York City's seniors, and believes our City has a responsibility to ensurethat our senior citizens are living in comfort and dignity—especially duringthese tough economic times.
People with Disabilities
Bill Thompson believes that New Yorkers with disabilities deserve the same access to opportunities as New Yorkers without disabilities.
Animal Rights
From his very first days in office as New York City Comptroller, Bill Thompson has been a champion for animal rights in New York City. As Mayor, Bill will continue this fight.
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