""New York City is the financial capital of the world, and we're a big piece of it here," Lamont said at the Greenwich Economic Forum Tuesday. "I want to make sure that the next mayor understands how important New York City is to that system, and that's important to Connecticut.""
""They know where the state is going to go, and the taxes are a little bit less," he said, adding that Democratic governors such as himself focus on pragmatic leadership."
""Governors have to balance the budget. They have to do it on time. Governors can't shut down a government.""
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont warned that a Zohran Mamdani mayoral win could unsettle Wall Street and create economic ripple effects into Connecticut. Mamdani, 33, advocates rent freezes, free child care, and government-run grocery stores funded by higher taxes on corporations and the wealthiest residents. Mamdani defeated Andrew Cuomo in the primary and now leads after Mayor Eric Adams withdrew. Lamont emphasized New York City's central role in the global financial system and said Connecticut benefits from stability and comparatively lower taxes. Lamont stressed that governors must balance budgets, meet deadlines, and avoid government shutdowns.
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