New York City Comptroller 

Mark Levine, who was born in Chicago, Illinois, and he’s running to be your next Democratic NYC Comptroller.  Currently serving as the 28th borough president of Manhattan he has led the fight to end the affordability crisis in NYC. He has identified opportunities for new housing units, fought to protect tenants, and advocated for policies to create affordable housing. He has also launched campaigns to plant a million more trees and deliver millions of dollars of low-interest loans to small businesses, and has pushed the city to improve its mental health system. 

In 1994, he founded the Neighborhood Trust Federal Credit Union, which today has provided over $100 million in loans to local families and businesses in Northern Manhattan and the South Bronx. Levine first took office in 2014 and served  on the New York City Council for 8 years, acting  as Chair of the Committee on Parks, Chair of the Jewish Caucus, and Chair of the Committee on Health, where he brought his science-based and data driven approach to lead the city out of the Covid-19 pandemic, one of its worst public health crises. In city council, he introduced and passed transformative tenants rights protections, including the first-in-the-nation “Right to Counsel” law. 

Levine earned a B.A. in physics from Haverford College in Pennsylvania and earned a master’s degree in Public Policy from Harvard University. Levine previously served as  a bilingual math and science teacher at Junior High School 149 in the South Bronx. Having taught in the South Bronx, he understands the struggles of surviving in a community where many people experience poverty and unstable housing. Since his time on the city council, he has made it a top priority to improve the lives of New Yorkers. Levine’s goal is to promote affordable, equitable, and healthy communities as the Comptroller of New York City. 

Remember, on Election Day, VOTE LEVINE FOR THE PEOPLE’S DREAM!

Instagram: @marklevine_thhs 

Email: MarkLevineTHHS@gmail.com

Peter Kefalas, running for New York City Comptroller as a Republican, was born and raised in Rego Park, Queens and is known for his notable work in journalism, as well as his experience in financial consulting and sales strategy. Kefalas plans to take financial responsibility for this city and strives to be the future watchdog of New York City. 

He expresses the importance of funding housing projects to ensure our residents can have safe, affordable homes. He plans to investigate vacant luxury developments that are sitting empty and instead creating more housing for the homeless. 

He started his own small business in 2010 called Kefalas Holdings, LLC, and has spoken about the importance in pushing tax relief onto small businesses. He believes we should reduce excessive fees and fines on our local businesses as he understands the struggle of running one. Kefalas has also helped struggling businesses grow and reach their full potential. 

He also has his own news platform, QNS Voice, where he has interviewed and worked with many political figures who have taught him what it takes to lead a city. He’s been praised for his honest interviews at political events as he believes failed leadership should be highlighted. 

Kefalas went to Forest Hills High School and then went on to attend Queensborough Community College where he studied finance and business. He believes education is a top priority and stresses the importance of increasing the funding of schools in the five boroughs. He feels public education deserves an increase in funding and plans to fund STEM programs to improve the quality of education for all students. 

He’s also highlighted the lack of programs offered to special education students and wants to change that. Growing up with a single mother who had to juggle numerous jobs while also pursuing her education made him develop a profound respect for perseverance, fiscal responsibility, and standing up for what is right. 

Make sure to register to vote and follow Peter Kefalas on Instagram and Tiktok. Also, make sure to vote for Pete for the American dream on Election Day!

Instagram: @peterkefalasthhs  

Tiktok: @peterkefalasthhs 

Email: peterkefalas4u.thhs@gmail.com