CWA D1 NYC Mayoral Candidate Questionnaire 2025

NYC Mayoral Candidate Questionnaire 2025

CWA District One
Thank you for your interest in CWA's endorsement.

Our process is simple:
- Any candidate seeking an endorsement must request one; we cannot guarantee that we will proactively seek out every candidate who has filed
- Once the completed questionnaire is returned, we may schedule a brief interview
- Endorsement decisions are made democratically by Local Leadership and their Political Action Teams, and approved by CWA District 1 leadership.
- Endorsed candidates will be notified and considered for campaign contributions and political support.
Please take the time to fill out this questionnaire sincerely and honestly, and then use it as a tool through which to engage in further dialogue with our union. Our members are looking to elect pro-worker champions, and this questionnaire can help us determine who those champions may be.

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CWA District 1 represents nearly 145,000 workers belonging to almost 200 CWA local unions in New York, New Jersey, New England, and eastern Canada. Our members work in telecommunications, healthcare, the public sector, higher education, social work, printing, publishing, newspapers, broadcasting, and many other fields. Nationally CWA represents 500,000 workers in private and public sector employment in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.

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SECTION A - General Information
Candidate Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Are you currently an elected official?*

YesNo
If yes, position held:
Year first elected:
If not, what is your current occupation?
How long have you held this poisition?
List any other elected or appointed office(s) you have held:
Party you are registered in:*
Parties you are seeking the endorsement of:*
If applicable, list any past activities with CWA:
Please list the organizations–community groups, unions, issue groups, PACs etc.–that have endorsed you:*
Please list the organizations–community groups, unions, issue groups, PACs etc.– whose endorsement you are seeking:*
Please list any relevant organizations of which you are a member and for how long:*
Are you participating in the NYC matching funds program?*

YesNo
If not, please explain why:
How many in-district donations have you received to date?*
What is the dollar amount of your average donation?*
Are there any donations you will not accept?*
Describe the logistics of the race and what is needed to win. How many votes will you need? What amount of funding, resources, and support will it take? Please include any information you want to provide on the progress of your campaign. *
How do you anticipate Ranked Choice Voting affecting the 2025 mayoral election? Will RCV factor in to your overall strategy to win? If yes, how so? *
If elected, will you be willing to meet regularly with CWA District 1 leaders, staff, and/or members to discuss common issues and priorities?*

YesNo
Is there any other information you would like to share about your campaign?
CAMPAIGN & CANDIDATE INFORMATION
Candidate Name:*

First NameLast Name
Candidate Cell:*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Candidate Email:*
Non-government email
Campaign Committee Name:*
Campaign Committee Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Campaign Manager / Point of Contact Name*
Campaign Manager / Point of Contact Phone*

Area CodePhone Number
Campaign Manager / Point of Contact Email*
Campaign Website
Campaign Facebook
Campaign Twitter/X
Other Campaign-related website or social
Do you accept Labor Political Action Committee (PAC) Contributions?*

YesNo
SECTION B - STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS

THE FREEDOM TO CHOOSE A UNION
As an elected oﬃcial or candidate for oﬃce, I am committed to making our community a better place to live and work. I believe that unions contribute to the economic vitality of our country by playing a key role in making and maintaining good quality jobs that are essential to creating and sustaining thriving communities. I respect the right of every working person to pursue equality, opportunity, a voice on the job, and a better life by forming a union. I understand that the decision to join a union should be the free choice of an employee, absent employer coercion. I believe that employers, who interfere with, harass, threaten, or ﬁre workers for trying to form a union – or who deliberately manipulate the legal system to present or delay organizing – are harming not only their employees but our entire community. Such tactics have the eﬀect of denying workers their basic human right to organize and bargain collectively and drive down standards for the community.
(Electronic) Signature*

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Which of the following actions will you take to support workers?*

	Yes	No
I will walk on picket lines and attend rallies in support of workers.
I will directly and publicly promote neutrality and voluntary recognition with decision-makers where organizing eﬀorts are ongoing.
I will directly and publicly urge employers to negotiate contracts in good faith and will oﬀer to serve as an intermediary when requested.
I will speak out publicly and write letters to employers and workers in support of workers' efforts in forming a union and bargaining contracts.
I commit to reaching out to CWA District 1 leaders, staff, and/or members whenever working on, developing, drafting, or advocating for legislation pertinent to CWA membership (broadband, healthcare and public sector)

If possible, tell us about a time you supported CWA workers during a labor dispute.
Section C - Issue-Based Questions
Why are you seeking CWA's endorsement?*
Describe your basic political philosophy and why you're running for mayor. How would you want your legacy as mayor to be defined by future historians?*
What do you consider to be the #1 issue in this election, and what steps will you take to address it if elected?*
What other issues animate your campaign? Please list 2 - 5 priorities, and the steps you will take to implement them if elected.*
Describe your management experience. To the extent that you believe that the Mayor’s office requires an overhaul or re-orientation in its approach, what management experience do you have that leads you to believe that you can operationalize lasting institutional change? How will you get buy-in?*
The 2025 mayoral race comes at a critical time for NYC, following on the heels of a presidential election that saw weak turnout for Democrats in working-class and urban communities, and signs of a so-called “dealignment” of the multi-racial working class. While this was a national phenomenon, the results were particularly stark in NYC.
a) What do you believe are the reasons for such low turnout among historically Democrat-leaning voters?*
b) Why was it particularly pronounced in 2024?*
c) How would your campaign effectively engage stay-at-home Democrats?*
CWA's former General Counsel, Jennifer Abruzzo, was appointed by President Biden as head of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), where she led one of the most successful and pro-worker NLRBs in recent memory. But her recent firing by Donald Trump has left the future of the NLRB uncertain, with worker protections and organizing rights under constant threat from federal actions. What steps would you take as mayor to protect workers, strengthen union density, and ensure that New York remains a “Union Town”—even as the federal government undermines these efforts?*
CWA represents 25,000 members living in the five boroughs—around half of whom are public sector workers—and another 20,000 members who commute to the city for work. How will you protect public services and working class New Yorkers in the event of a budget deficit, especially with potential cuts imposed by the federal government?*
The affordability crisis facing poor and middle-income New Yorkers is as stark now as it was before the pandemic. How will you address the housing crisis in NYC, which entails record levels of homelessness, crumbling NYCHA infrastructure, and rising rents?*
Providing universal Pre-K and preschool programs have been a huge step forward for universal childcare. However, NYC is still facing a crisis, and Intro 0201-2024 seeks to establish an Office of Child Care to oversee free childcare for all city residents. Do you support Intro 0201-2024? What other steps would you take to strengthen and expand childcare in NYC?*
As the largest public school system in the country, New York City’s Depart of Education faces ongoing challenges in providing equitable, high-quality education to all its students. Given the persistent issues of educational disparities, resource allocation, and varying student outcomes, what comprehensive strategies will you implement to ensure that every child in New York City has access to the educational opportunities they need to reach their full potential?*
As mayor, how would you approach issues around climate change and climate resiliency? And how do you plan to deliver on any climate priorities that may come under attack by the White House and Congress?*
High-speed, affordable broadband is essential for work, education, and daily life, yet many communities still lack reliable access. What is your plan to close the digital divide in New York City and ensure all residents have high-speed internet?*
CWA represents thousands of telecommunications workers in the city. Will you commit to working with CWA to develop equitable broadband and wireless buildout policies? Additionally, will you prioritize maintaining and improving labor standards through the city’s procurement and permitting processes, including for broadband and 5G deployment?*
Public safety remains a central concern for many New Yorkers, touching on issues like policing, community investment, and the root causes of crime. What is your assessment of the current state of public safety in New York City, and how would your administration approach ensuring that all New Yorkers feel safe in their neighborhoods while addressing the underlying factors that impact public safety, in your view.*
As a labor union, we require campaign material to carry the "Union Bug.” Please submit your campaign material to us with this questionnaire.

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NYC Mayoral Candidate Questionnaire 2025

SECTION A - General Information

CAMPAIGN & CANDIDATE INFORMATION

SECTION B - STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS

Section C - Issue-Based Questions