Brad Lander, currently New York City's Comptroller, is a leading candidate for mayor aiming to improve safety, affordability, and governance. Criticizing Mayor Eric Adams, Lander proposes reforms including transforming city golf courses into affordable housing to alleviate the housing crisis. He emphasizes the urgent need for effective solutions to homelessness, advocating for his 'Housing First' plan which provides permanent housing without readiness barriers. As a left-leaning figure among Democratic candidates, Lander's vision highlights his commitment to housing reforms, support for artists, and enhancing public spaces.
Lander is seen as one of the more left-leaning politicians due to his policies for reforming child care and building more affordable housing for working-class New Yorkers.
Lander hopes to provide permanent housing without prerequisite readiness requirements, labeled the 'Housing First' program to tackle the homelessness crisis.
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