Brad Lander Was Sworn in As 45th Comptroller of New York City from the Cupola Atop the Municipal Building
(New York, NY) — The 45th Comptroller of the City of New York took the oath of office alongside his family from the cupola atop the historic Municipal Building, with a view of the city skyline overlooking City Hall. In a speech released on video on January 1, Comptroller Brad Lander pledged to account for shared values of a fair economy and sustainable future as the City’s “Chief Accountability Officer.”
“My job as Comptroller is to ensure that City government is budgeting wisely, investing strategically, and operating effectively — so we can deliver on our promises and secure a healthy and sustainable future for all New Yorkers. The numbers must add up to a city where everyone has a chance to thrive,” said Comptroller Brad Lander.
Comptroller Lander’s full remarks:
“The Comptroller is New York City’s chief accountability officer.
The job is to make sure that City government is budgeting wisely, investing strategically, and operating effectively — so we can deliver on our promises and secure a healthy and sustainable future for all New Yorkers.
[Swearing in footage with the oath of office]
If we value our neighborhoods, then we must invest in truly affordable housing, resilient infrastructure, public transit, and good schools.
If we value a fair economy, then we must protect the people whose work keeps our City going – with the pay and dignity, and pensions they need to care for themselves and their families.
If we value good government, then we must shine the bright light of transparency on city agencies, and insist that they work better, to deliver on democratic promises.
If we care about our future, we must take bold action now to confront the climate crisis & transition to a green economy.
My task — our task together – is to make sure that we are accounting for our shared values.
The numbers must add up to a city where everyone has a chance to thrive.”
About the Municipal Building: The David Dinkins Municipal Building was built between 1909-1914 to house government offices following the consolidation of the five boroughs. The 40-story office building was designed by architect William M. Kendall of McKim, Mead & White. It houses the offices of the Comptroller of the City of New York, as well as the offices of the Manhattan Borough President and Public Advocate, and a dozen municipal agencies. The building sits at the intersection of Chambers and Centre Streets, east of City Hall Park and just north of the Manhattan entrance to the Brooklyn Bridge. More about the Municipal Building here.
###