As Comptroller, Brad is focused on securing a just and durable recovery from the pandemic and making New York City work better so that it can deliver effective services, mitigate the risks we face, and invest in the more equitable, resilient, and innovative future we and future generations deserve. Stay up to date with Brad ->
About Brad
After a dozen years serving in the New York City Council representing the 39th District in Brooklyn, Brad Lander was elected as the next NYC Comptroller on November 2nd. A community planner with 15 years experience in affordable housing and community development, Brad was a progressive leader in the City Council, passing groundbreaking legislation to protect tenants, expand workers rights, and bring accountability and transparency to city agencies.
Brad’s Priorities
Rebuild a More Equitable Economy
Brad is working to secure a strong and inclusive recovery by ensuring we are budgeting wisely and investing strategically to rebuild an economy that works for all New Yorkers, starting by bringing transparency and accountability to federal rescue spending.
Hold NYC Government Accountable
As NYC's "Chief Accountability Officer" Brad focuses on making city agencies work better, including a keen focus on auditing for gender and racial justice to tackle glaring disparities which threaten the long-term prosperity of New York City’s families, neighborhoods, and economy.
Secure NYC’s Future
The job of the Comptroller is to take the long-term view on our city and invest in a more equitable and sustainable future, for public sector retirees, for our city finances, for our infrastructure, and for our neighborhoods. Brad brings all the tools of the office to bear on confronting the climate crisis, which poses the most serious long-term risks to our city.
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