Brad Lander

MoveOn is Proud to Endorse Brad Lander for NYC Mayor at the #2 Rank Position!

Meet Brad Lander

Brad Lander is New York City’s Comptroller and a longtime advocate for fairness, transparency, and public accountability. He’s spent his career fighting to make the city work for everyone, not just the wealthy or well-connected. As a trained urban planner and former City Council Member from Brooklyn, Brad has built affordable housing, expanded worker protections, and demanded better from city government. Now, he’s running for Mayor to lead New York with values, vision, and practical solutions that serve everyday people.

Legislative and Policy Accomplishments

Brad Lander has a clear record of turning bold ideas into action. As Comptroller, he launched tools that track city spending, demanded fairness audits in public agencies, and uncovered corruption in asylum-seeker contracts. His team helped recover over $80 million in stolen city funds.

Earlier, during his twelve years on the City Council, Brad passed some of the most important worker protection laws in recent memory. He expanded paid sick leave, secured new rights for freelancers, banned unfair employer credit checks, and protected tenants from harassment. He also led the Gowanus rezoning plan, which added affordable housing while fighting against displacement.

Brad doesn’t just write policy—he works directly with communities. He helped win air conditioning in classrooms and supported fast food and gig workers facing wrongful firings. In every position, Brad has pushed for honest, effective government that listens to the people it serves.

Background

Brad grew up in St. Louis and came to New York to help build a more just and livable city. He earned degrees from the University of Chicago, University College London, and Pratt Institute. Before taking public office, he led the Fifth Avenue Committee and the Pratt Center for Community Development. In those roles, he worked with tenants, small business owners, and neighbors to build and preserve affordable homes.

He also helped launch participatory budgeting in New York, giving residents more control over how city funds are spent. As a City Council Member, he co-founded the Progressive Caucus and became known for advancing bold policies grounded in community input. Brad lives in Brooklyn with his wife, Meg Barnette, and their two children. His leadership combines deep experience, practical skills, and a long-standing belief that government should serve the public good.

Brad Lander’s Run for NYC Mayor

Brad is running for Mayor to fix what’s broken and protect what matters. His campaign focuses on making housing more affordable, expanding mental health care, and making city services work better for all. He supports a rent freeze on stabilized apartments, free universal childcare, and building more deeply affordable housing. He also believes in a “Housing First” model to end street homelessness with care, not criminalization.

Brad’s campaign isn’t just about ideas—it’s about action. He’s been endorsed by grassroots groups, labor unions, and fellow progressives who trust his ability to lead with both compassion and results. In June 2025, he and Zohran Mamdani cross-endorsed each other, forming a united front for bold, people-first leadership.

Brad was recently arrested by ICE agents while supporting an immigrant facing deportation in court. The arrest drew national attention and highlighted his willingness to stand up for justice—even when it carries risk. It also sparked strong support from across the political spectrum, including Governor Hochul and other state leaders.

Brad Lander believes New York can be a city where everyone has a fair shot. With courage, transparency, and care, he’s ready to lead it there.

Zohran Mamdani

MoveOn is Proud to Endorse Zohran Mamdani for NYC Mayor at the #1 Rank Position!

Meet Zohran Mamdani

Zohran Mamdani is a housing counselor, community organizer, and State Assemblymember from Queens. He’s one of the few democratic socialists in Albany, and he’s known for fighting to make New York more affordable. Now, Zohran is running for Mayor to build a city where working-class New Yorkers can live with dignity. His campaign centers on housing, transit, and public services that put people before profits.

Legislative Accomplishments

As a lawmaker, Zohran has delivered real results. He helped win over $450 million in debt relief for taxi drivers who were crushed by predatory loans. He also secured $100 million in subway funding and helped launch a fare-free bus pilot in Queens.

Zohran has stopped polluting power plants, stood up for immigrant protections, and pushed for rent control. He wrote laws that focus on public safety, housing stability, and climate justice. Because of his organizing background, Zohran knows how to build coalitions that win.

Background

Zohran was born in Uganda and moved to New York when he was seven. He grew up in a working-class family, attending Bronx Science and later Bowdoin College. After college, he returned to New York and worked as a foreclosure prevention counselor. There, he helped families stay in their homes.

Before running for office, Zohran organized for local campaigns and joined the Democratic Socialists of America. He is also a U.S. citizen, a Shia Muslim, and a proud New Yorker. His life experience has shaped his political vision and fuels his fight for justice.

Zohran Mamdani’s Run for NYC Mayor

Zohran is running for Mayor to make the city work for everyday New Yorkers. His plan includes free public buses, a rent freeze on stabilized apartments, city-owned grocery stores, and universal childcare. These policies aim to lift burdens from working families and restore dignity to city life.

His campaign has earned support from leaders like Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Letitia James. So far, he’s raised over $8 million from small-dollar donors. That’s a sign of growing momentum.

Zohran isn’t just offering ideas. He’s offering a movement. He believes New York can be a city where no one is priced out, pushed out, or left behind.