Brad Lander

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Facing term limits for his council seat after his second term, Lander announced his candidacy for the 2021 New York City Comptroller election, [2] [10] an open race as the incumbent, Scott Stringer, faced term limits. [2] [10] He ran in the Democratic primary against among others NY State Senator Brian Benjamin, entrepreneur and former US Marine Zach Iscol, NY State Senator Kevin Parker, former Public Advocate and former New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson and NY Assemblymember David Weprin. [76]

Lander said that if elected he would expand the office to conduct equity audits to reduce disparities across race, gender, and ethnicity, including in how city agencies hire contractors. [74] He said he would also use the office as an organizing vehicle for advocates, and produce audits, draft reports, and release data in partnership with organizers running campaigns centered on racial, social, and economic justice. [74] Lander received endorsements from the Working Families Party, unions including Communications Workers of America District 1, and various Democratic clubs and community organizations. [77] He was endorsed by elected officials including NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and members of the New York City Council and New York State legislature. [78] [79] [80]

Candidates who raise at least $125,000 from at least 500 donors qualify for matching city funds from the New York City Campaign Finance Board, on an 8-to-1 match basis. [81] As of February 16, 2021, he was one of three candidates who had qualified for matching funds, along with Brian Benjamin and Zach Iscol. [81]

Brad Lander and skateboarding advocate Loren Michelle pose in front of the Pablo Forever Mural at Washington Skatepark in Park Slope on May 8, 2021 Brad Lander Loren Michelle Pablo Forever Mural May-8-2021.jpg
Brad Lander and skateboarding advocate Loren Michelle pose in front of the Pablo Forever Mural at Washington Skatepark in Park Slope on May 8, 2021

Lander defeated Speaker Corey Johnson in the Democratic primary for comptroller and won the general election over Republican candidate Daby Carreras.[ citation needed ]

Tenure

In 2022, Lander called for ending 421a, a program that provided tax incentives for developers of market-rate apartments who also added below-market rentals. [82] When the program was not renewed by the New York legislature, Lander said, "It’s good that it is not being renewed." [82] Supporters of the tax incentive said it encouraged housing construction and alleviated the housing shortage in New York. [82] In 2023, the Comptroller's office announced it will reduce the number of New York City cash deposits in 5 banks that failed to meet the requirements to submit a plan on how to reduce discrimination within their institutions in regards to employment, customer borrowing, and instore service. These 5 banks are International Financial Bank, PNC, Wells Fargo, Capital One Bank, and Key Bank. [83]

Election history

Brad Lander
Brad Lander 2023.jpg
45th New York City Comptroller
Assumed office
January 1, 2022
Election history
LocationYearElectionResults
NYC Council
District 39 		2009Democratic Primary√ Brad Lander 40.57%
Josh Skaller 24.92%
John L. Heyer II 23.09%
Bob Zuckerman 7.81%
Gary G. Reilly 3.61%
NYC Council
District 39 		2009General√ Brad Lander (D) 70.49%
Joe Nardiello (R) 16.58%
David Pechefsky (Green) 8.87%
George Smith (Conservative) 2.95%
Roger Sarrabo (L) 1.11%
NYC Council
District 39 		2013General√ Brad Lander (D) 91.72%
James Murray (Conservative) 8.09%
NYC Comptroller 2021General√ Brad Lander (D) 69.6%
Daby Carreras (R) 23.0%
Paul Rodriguez (Conservative) 5.5%

Personal life

Lander lives in Brooklyn with his wife, Meg Barnette, a former executive at Planned Parenthood, now president of Nonprofit New York. [84] [85] He also served as the Housing Chair of Brooklyn Community Board 6, served on the board of directors of the Jewish Funds for Justice, and is a little league coach in the 78th Precinct Youth Council. [12]

Lander joined the Democratic Socialists of America in 1987 when he was a student at the University of Chicago. [86]

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