Bronx Assemblyman Michael Blake Announces NYC Mayoral Run

Former Bronx Assemblymember Michael Blake has officially entered the race for New York City mayor. Blake, a native New Yorker with experience in the Obama White House and six years representing the South Bronx in the state Assembly, believes his experience makes him the ideal candidate.

Key Policy Positions:

Blake's campaign focuses on several key issues:

• Universal Childcare: He advocates for making universal childcare a reality in NYC.
• Supporting Local Businesses: He plans to create incentives to prevent local businesses from leaving the city.
• Job Creation and Economic Justice: A central theme of his campaign is creating better jobs and improving quality of life for all New Yorkers.

Past Accomplishments:

Blake highlights several achievements from his time in Albany:

• Faster Payments for State Contractors: He worked to ensure quicker payment for employees of state contractors.
• My Brother’s Keeper Program: He helped establish this program to support young men of color.
• Raise the Age Legislation: He played a key role in passing legislation to prevent 16 and 17-year-olds from being tried as adults.

Why He's Running:

Blake positions himself as a moderate with a proven track record of implementing progressive policies. He believes his leadership is needed to address the challenges facing New York City.

He stated, "I’m a successful moderate who has implemented successful progressive policies, and people are looking for an option in the center."