Policy Papers

A New Direction fo New York City, Bill's Vision

As Mayor, Bill Thompson will revive our City’s economy by creating good-paying jobs. He will reform our education system. He will preserve and create more affordable housing. He will better support our communities in need. And he will work to create a more reliable, and less expensive mass transit system.
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A New Direction for New York City's Economy

New York City is facing its greatest economic challenges in decades. As Mayor, Bill Thompson will help create a stronger, more diverse economy. He will better support our struggling small businesses. And he will restructure our workforce development system to give New Yorkers the skills they need to obtain long-term, good-paying jobs.
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A New Direction for New York City:
Real Solutions for the Housing Crisis

Only eleven percent of homes in New York City are affordable to families earning the city median income—a far smaller share than other major U.S. cities. Bill knows how difficult it is for millions of New Yorkers to pay the rent or the mortgage, and he will help make housing in New York City more affordable for all of us.
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A New Direction for a Healthier New York City

The healthcare system in New York City is in a chronic state of crisis. In these times of limited government resources and growing healthcare needs, Bill will promote more cost-effective models for delivering healthcare that will free up dollars needed to expand access to affordable, quality healthcare for New Yorkers.
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A New Direction for Our Public Schools:
Preparing New York City’s Children for the Future

Bill Thompson is one of our city's foremost advocates for a high-performing, well-funded, accountable, and transparent public education system. As Mayor, he will fix the curriculum so our schools are not just teaching to the test but teaching the whole child. And he will put the “public” back in public education by empowering parents as our partners.
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A New Direction for Communities in Need

Bill Thompson understands the struggles facing our communities in need. For an elderly person who lives alone and craves companionship, for a family unable to afford relentless rent hikes and forced onto the streets, or for families in need of childcare, government services are indispensible.
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A New Direction for New York City:
Addressing the Budget Deficit

Bill Thompson believes that the best way to address the City’s mounting deficit is through a comprehensive approach that balances revenue enhancement, innovative cost‐saving measures, and cutting waste in City agencies.
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A New Direction for New York City's Transportation System

Bill Thompson understands that New York City’s mass transit system is the lifeblood of our City. Our City’s economic health—as well as our personal health and quality of life—depend on leadership at City Hall that speaks up for transit riders and works to reduce congestion throughout the City.
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