Scott Stringer
Scott Stringer is a former NYC Comptroller and Manhattan Borough President with decades of experience in city government. He has focused on fiscal responsibility, affordable housing, and education reform throughout his career in public service.
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Learn more about Scott Stringer's background and experience.
Scott Stringer is a former NYC Comptroller and Manhattan Borough President with decades of experience in city government. He has focused on fiscal responsibility, affordable housing, and education reform throughout his career in public service.
Endorsements
- Jerry Nadler
- Micah Lasher
- Deborah Glick
- Jim Brennan
- West Side Democrats
- Downtown Independent Democrats
- Lexington Democratic Club
- Grand Street Democrats
- El Nuevo Caribe Democratic Club
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Policy Positions
Where Scott Stringer stands on key issues.
Affordable Housing
Stringer has proposed ambitious affordable housing plans, including converting vacant offices to housing and investing in community land trusts. He supports stronger rent regulations and tenant protections.
Working Class Economics
Stringer supports progressive taxation, small business support, and workforce development programs. He has advocated for responsible fiscal management alongside investments in public services.
Public Safety & Policing
Stringer supports police reform and accountability measures, including redirecting some police funding to social services. He has advocated for community-based approaches to public safety.
Healthcare
Stringer supports expanding healthcare access and addressing health disparities. He has advocated for more community health centers and mental health services in underserved communities.
Public Transportation
Stringer supports improving public transit, expanding bike infrastructure, and making streets safer for pedestrians. He has advocated for bus rapid transit and congestion pricing.
Education
“Every child deserves a high-quality education, regardless of their zip code or family income.”
Stringer supports reducing class sizes, addressing school segregation, and increasing funding for public schools. He has been critical of charter school expansion and high-stakes testing.
Climate Justice
Stringer has advocated for divesting city pension funds from fossil fuels and investing in renewable energy. He supports green infrastructure, building retrofits, and climate resilience projects.