NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — Mayor Bill de Blasio has inched closer to a possible run for governor.
De Blasio filed paperwork with the New York State Board of Elections to request the creation of the “New Yorkers for a Fair Future” committee, CBS2 first reported.
The committee, if authorized, would allow de Blasio to begin fundraising for a statewide election — though the mayor hasn’t officially declared he’ll be running.
“This committee is a vehicle that I’ll be using to get the message out about things we need to do differently in New York City and New York State,” de Blasio said Monday night during his weekly appearance NY1.
“There’s a lot of things that need to be fixed in Albany I’m quite clear about that. And I’ve experienced them as mayor — things we couldn’t get done because of the wrong kind of government in Albany. So I will aggressively put out my ideas," he added.
De Blasio would join an already crowded Democratic field for the race. Gov. Kathy Hochul, Attorney General Letitia James and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams have already announced their campaigns after former Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned in disgrace this summer over sexual harassment allegations.
The mayor spoke of issues at a state level while discussing the committee on NY1.
“I really believe in public service. I feel that I’ve been able to contribute in some very meaningful ways. Lord knows, especially in the last few years, none of us expected anything like this. But I’ve tried my damnedest to protect the people of this city and move us forward,” de Blasio said.
“And I know again it’s had an impact far beyond the borders of the five boroughs — and I’m proud of that. I want to help move the city and state forward,” he added. “There are some issues I’m very passionate about, like pre-K for all...and a lot of other things we need to do.”
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