There was not a great of difference among the candidates in the NYC mayoral debate. All the candidates are in favor of desegregation, limiting policing and using more mental-health professionals, more affordable housing, better public schools (including more teachers), supporting small businesses and encouraging the return of tourism to New York. There were few precise suggestions about how to accomplish all these goals. Everyone except Kathryn Garcia and Andrew Yang would do away with the single-test criterion for the specialized high schools, most would require teachers to be vaccinated but not teachers. All agreed that safety, jobs and poverty were key concerns. The candidates:
Andrew Yang: attacked for his lack of government experience, says that a new vision is needed.
Eric Adams: former policeman, still in favor of limited stop-and-frisk.
Raymond McQuire: wall street executive, advocating free child care.
Scott Stringer: NYC Comptroller, advocated two teachers in each classroom.
Maya Wiley: Maya Wiley, lawyer and civil rights activist, wants a "new deal" for New York City.
Kathryn Garcia: was commissioner of Sanitation and head of NYC Housing Authority. Knows how to get things done.
Shaun Donovan: secretary of HUD under Obama, financed by his father.
Dianne Morales: experience with educational non-profits, wants to reduce police budget.
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