Election 2020: Why It Matters to New York City
“While it is incumbent on the local and state government to ensure that NYC is safe for everyday work and life to resume, it is clear that the City cannot recover alone. A collaborative partnership with the White House and the federal government is the swiftest and surest way to get through the pandemic’s health and economic crises. ”
New York City’s municipal elections will not be held until next year, but do not be fooled. Election Day 2020 will serve as a pivotal event for the City’s future as the topics critical to its residents and businesses are very much on the ballot today. Control of the White House and US Senate are open questions, and a change in either will have dramatic effects on New York City.
Our team at Fontas Advisors has been closely monitoring the relationship between New York City and the federal government in the context of the 2020 elections. Through discussions with our network of elected officials, policymakers, and business leaders, we examine six of the most critical issues that we face in New York City that are directly affected by the leadership in Washington, D.C. The result is our brief, Election 2020: Why it Matters to New York City.