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"I'm running for Brooklyn Borough President to strengthen and protect Brooklyn neighborhoods.

As Borough President, no one will fight harder to make Brooklyn more affordable for working families, stop out of control and irresponsible development, protect our environment and improve the quality of life in every neighborhood.

The best of Brooklyn is yet to come -- let's work together to make it happen."
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Crown Heights must not pay for Bloomberg's failures
"I don't think the plan is well thought out," says City Councilman Bill de Blasio (D-Brooklyn), chairman of the Council's general welfare committee. "I don't see why we should let the East Side [of Manhattan] off the hook and place the extra burden on Crown Heights." Read More>>

How to Reform the Council - An Op-Ed by Councilmembers De Blasio, Brewer and Palma
We are calling for immediate and comprehensive reform of the Council's budget practices. As elected officials charged with serving our communities, we are committed to ensuring that tax dollars go only toward bona fide local programs and non-profits that effectively address community needs. Many have called for the abolition of grants from individual Council members and the body as a whole to non-profit organizations. Read More>>

Councilmember de Blasio Issues Statement on Sean Bell Verdict
"I am deeply disturbed by the horrific tragedy that took the life of Sean Bell, a young innocent man and father of two. My thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Bell's family and friends during this difficult time," said Councilmember Bill de Blasio. Read More>>

New York's E-Waste Answer
"We think it's going to change the way business is done." More importantly, Councilmember Bill de Blasio adds, "We think it's going to help manufacturers be greener and reutilize components in the manufacturing process going forward." Read More>>

Councilman wants Atlantic Yards demolition halted - for now
"I've been frustrated in general by the lack of communication by Forest City Ratner for years, and it seems to me it's only gotten worse, not better," said Councilmember Bill de Blasio. Read More>>

Councilmember de Blasio Issues Statement on Congestion Pricing
"As a city growing towards 9 million, we are in dire need of a long-term solution, which moves people away from their dependency on cars and on to subways, buses and bikes. There needs to be a major investment in mass transit. This plan, sadly, does not ensure that we will see mass transit improvements and expansions where they are most needed - in the outer boroughs," said Councilmember Bill de Blasio. Read More>>

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