State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal.
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State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal is making one other run for Manhattan borough president in subsequent yr’s Democratic main, the legislator introduced on Monday.
Hoylman-Sigal is as soon as once more vying for the put up after coming in second place to the place’s present occupant — Mark Levine — in a 2021 ranked-choice main. However this time, Hoylman-Sigal won’t be dealing with off towards Levine, as the present borough president is operating for metropolis comptroller. Levine’s bid for comptroller follows present Comptroller Brad Lander asserting a run for mayor earlier this yr.
In an announcement, Hoylman-Sigal pitched himself as somebody who will construct on his predecessor’s file whereas forging a brand new path ahead for Manhattan.
“From Morningside Heights to Chinatown, Harlem to the West Village — Manhattan is the epicenter of culture, progress, and prosperity,” Hoylman-Sigal mentioned. “Manhattanites deserve a Borough President who will build on Mark Levine’s work and move the borough forward. That’s what I’m running to deliver.”
The state lawmaker mentioned his marketing campaign would give attention to points for Manhattanites, resembling housing prices, town’s psychological well being disaster, and preserving the streets secure.
“There’s a feeling of insecurity on our streets and in our subways and a growing concern that people are falling through the cracks and not getting the help they need,” he mentioned. “Whether it’s dangerous e-bikes, never-ending scaffolding, or people struggling with mental health crises or addiction, there’s work to be done to make our city more livable for everyone. I’m running on my record to make Manhattan a more safe and affordable place where people can thrive.”
Hoylman-Sigal joins a race that already consists of East Aspect Council Member Keith Powers (D), who’s term-limited out of the council after subsequent yr.
Hoylman-Sigal has served in Albany’s higher chamber since 2012. He is among the Senate’s most vocal lawmakers and has fought for points resembling strengthening tenant protections, securing psychological well being funding, and combating unlawful weapons.
As chair of the chamber’s Judiciary Committee, Hoylman-Sigal notably performed a central function in blocking Gov. Kathy Hochul’s first choose as chief choose for the state Court docket of Appeals, Hector LaSalle, in 2023. He additionally took on James Dolan, the proprietor of Madison Sq. Backyard, by pushing to finish the world’s beneficiant property tax exemption final yr.
Hoylman-Sigal lives in Greenwich Village along with his husband, David and two daughters, Lucy and Silvia. If elected to the put up, he could be the primary LGBTQ+ Manhattan beep.
