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Scott Stringer
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| 44th New York City Comptroller | |
| In office January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2021 |
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| Preceded by | John Liu |
| Succeeded by | Brad Lander |
| 26th Borough President of Manhattan | |
| In office January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | C. Virginia Fields |
| Succeeded by | Gale Brewer |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 67th district |
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| In office January 1, 1993 – December 31, 2005 |
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| Preceded by | Jerry Nadler |
| Succeeded by | Linda Rosenthal |
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| Born | April 29, 1960 (age 65) New York City, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Elyse Buxbaum
(m. 2010) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Arlene Stringer-Cuevas (mother) Bella Abzug (cousin) |
| Education | John Jay College of Criminal Justice (BA) |
Scott M. Stringer (born April 29, 1960) is an American politician. He served as the 44th New York City Comptroller. A member of the Democratic Party, Stringer also worked as a New York State Assemblyman. He was also the 26th borough president of Manhattan.
In 1983, Stringer started as an assistant to New York State Assemblyman Jerry Nadler. In 1992, he won a seat in the New York State Assembly. This seat was for the Upper West Side area. Stringer served in the Assembly for 13 years.
After that, he was elected the 26th borough president of Manhattan in 2005. He then won the election in 2013 to become New York City's 44th comptroller. He started this job on January 1, 2014. Stringer ran for Mayor of New York City in 2021 but was not successful. He is now thinking about running for mayor again in 2025.
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Early Life and Education
Scott Stringer is Jewish. He was born and grew up in Washington Heights in Upper Manhattan. His mother, Arlene Stringer-Cuevas, was a cousin of former U.S. Representative Bella Abzug. She also served on the New York City Council. His father, Ronald, was a lawyer for former New York City Mayor Abe Beame.
Stringer went to public schools in Manhattan. These included PS 152, JHS 52, and John F. Kennedy High School. He was the editor of his high school newspaper. When he was 16, he was named to the Community Planning Board. He graduated from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in 1986. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government Studies.
Political Career
In 1983, Scott Stringer became a legislative assistant. He worked for New York State Assemblyman Jerry Nadler. Nadler later became a Congressman. During these years, Stringer supported Governor Mario Cuomo.
New York State Assembly Role
In 1992, Stringer ran for and won Nadler's Assembly seat. This seat represented the Upper West Side. He served for 13 years in the New York State Assembly. This was from 1992 until 2005.
While in the Assembly, Stringer led important committees. He was Chairman of the Cities Committee. He also chaired the Real Property Taxation Committee. He worked to make government more open. He wrote laws to stop stalking. He also supported affordable housing.
Manhattan Borough President Job
In 2005, Stringer ran to become Manhattan Borough President. This job helps manage the borough. The New York Times supported his campaign. He won the election and started his new role on January 1, 2006.
As Borough President, Stringer wrote over 40 reports. These reports aimed to improve New York City. He worked to get more community input on new buildings. He also helped reform Manhattan's Community Boards. Stringer fought to create new affordable homes and schools. He also helped parents get more involved in public schools. He looked into transportation issues. He helped families and small businesses find resources.
Food Policy Initiatives
As Borough President, Stringer hosted conferences on food policy. These events brought together many New Yorkers. He worked with New York University and Just Food. They discussed how food affects health and the environment. He also released reports on food policy. These reports included "Food in the Public Interest" and "FoodStat".
Bike Lane Safety
Stringer supported new transportation ideas like bike lanes. In 2010, he did a survey called "Respect the Lane – Clear the Path." This survey looked at bike lane safety in Manhattan. It found that bike lanes were sometimes misused. Pedestrians, drivers, and cyclists all made mistakes. Stringer worked to make bike lanes safer for everyone. He suggested more protected bike lanes. These lanes have a barrier to separate bikes from traffic.
Protecting Water from Fracking
Stringer also led efforts against hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in New York State. Fracking is a way to get gas from the ground. He held meetings to discuss problems with fracking. One big concern was the risk of water contamination. In 2009, he released a report called Uncalculated Risk. This report showed how fracking could threaten New York City's water system.
2009 Re-election Campaign
In 2008, Stringer decided to run for re-election. His opponent wanted to get rid of the Borough President office. Stringer disagreed. He said the office has important duties. He believed it helps people get involved in local issues. He won the re-election in 2009.
Considering U.S. Senate Run
In 2009, Stringer thought about running for U.S. Senator. He considered challenging Kirsten Gillibrand. However, he decided not to run in May 2009. He wanted to focus on his re-election as Manhattan Borough President. He said he believed in President Obama's wish to avoid a primary election.
New York City Comptroller Role
The Comptroller is like the city's chief accountant. This person watches how the city spends money. They also manage the city's pension funds.
2013 Election for Comptroller
Stringer ran for New York City Comptroller in 2013. He was the Democratic candidate. He won the Democratic primary election. He defeated former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer. Stringer then won the general election.
Comptroller's Work
In 2014, Stringer started an important project. This project was for the New York City Pension Funds. These funds manage money for city workers' retirements. He wanted to give long-term shareholders more power. This project was called the Boardroom Accountability Project. It asked companies to let shareholders nominate directors. Directors help run a company. This helps shareholders have a bigger say. The project focused on issues like climate change and fair pay.
2017 Election for Comptroller
In 2017, Stringer ran for re-election as Comptroller. He won the election. He defeated his Republican opponent, Michel Faulkner.
2021 Mayoral Campaign
On September 8, 2020, Stringer announced he would run for Mayor of New York City. Many progressive politicians supported him. He said the city needed to do more for all its people. He finished in fifth place in the election.
Thinking About 2025 Mayoral Run
On January 18, 2024, Stringer announced something new. He formed a committee to explore running for mayor again. This committee will help him decide if he should run in the 2025 New York City mayoral election.
Personal Life
On September 3, 2010, Scott Stringer married Elyse Buxbaum. She worked in arts administration. She is now a deputy director at The Jewish Museum. They got their marriage license in Connecticut. They did this to show support for LGBT couples. At that time, same-sex marriage was not yet legal in New York State. Scott and Elyse have two sons, Max and Miles.
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Scott Stringer in 2015
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Scott Stringer in 2011
