Brad Lander
Brad Lander is the New York City Comptroller, previously serving as a City Council member representing Brooklyn. With a background in urban planning, he has championed progressive policies around affordable housing, climate justice, and government accountability.
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Learn more about Brad Lander's background and experience.
Brad Lander is the New York City Comptroller, previously serving as a City Council member representing Brooklyn. With a background in urban planning, he has championed progressive policies around affordable housing, climate justice, and government accountability.
Endorsements
- Working Families Party
- Kaleel Anderson
- Tiffany Cabán
- Robert Carroll
- Greg Casar
- Andrew Gounardes
- Liz Krueger
- Antonio Reynoso
- Jumaane Williams
- 504 Democratic Club
- Abundance New York
- BK Force for Reproductive & Gender Equity
- Central Brooklyn Independent Democrats
- Village Independent Democrats
- Three Parks Independent Democrats
- Indivisible Brooklyn
- Independent Neighborhood Democrats
- New Kings Democrats
- Broadway Democrats
- Hell's Kitchen Democrats
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Policy Positions
Where Brad Lander stands on key issues.
Affordable Housing
“We need to build a city where housing is a right, not a privilege, and where development benefits communities rather than displacing them.”
Lander has been a strong advocate for affordable housing, tenant protections, and community-based planning. He supports community land trusts, stronger rent regulations, and increased funding for public housing.
Working Class Economics
Lander supports worker protections, community wealth building, and progressive taxation. He has advocated for worker cooperatives, community development financial institutions, and policies to reduce inequality.
Public Safety & Policing
Lander supports police accountability and redirecting some police funding to community-based services. He has advocated for ending broken windows policing and investing in violence prevention programs.
Healthcare
Lander supports universal healthcare access and has advocated for expanding community health centers and mental health services. He has focused on addressing social determinants of health and health disparities.
Public Transportation
“We need to build a transportation system that prioritizes people over cars and ensures that every New Yorker can get around safely and efficiently.”
Lander is a strong advocate for public transportation, bike infrastructure, and pedestrian safety. He supports congestion pricing, bus lane expansion, and making streets safer for all users.
Education
Lander supports fully funding public schools, reducing segregation, and implementing culturally responsive education. He has been a critic of high-stakes testing and advocate for community schools.
Climate Justice
Lander has been a leader on climate issues, supporting the city's Green New Deal, divesting pension funds from fossil fuels, and implementing green infrastructure. He advocates for environmental justice and a just transition to renewable energy.