Yesterday’s article in Crain's, “The Return of the Public
Advocate”, misrepresents my office’s accomplishments over the last eight years and
the role of the Public Advocate.
The job of Public Advocate isn’t about making the
most noise, it’s about serving as a vigilant watchdog over city services and
helping solve the problems of the most vulnerable residents.
Additionally, each week my office solves hundreds
of complaints from senior citizens seeking transportation and hot meals;
parents needing school services; residents in hazardous public housing; and low-income
families who encounter barriers obtaining public benefits.
All this with a budget that is about half of some
borough presidents, and continues to be cut. Clearly, the next Public Advocate
must continue to help needy New Yorkers.



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