Andrew Yang.Photo: Steven Ferdman/Getty ImagesAndrew Yangis running for New York City Mayor, the former presidential candidate announced Wednesday.Yang, who filed the required paperwork to join the 2021 race officially last month,shared a videoon social media that underscored his love for the city and what he hopes to accomplish.“I ran for president because I saw that the economy was not working for everyday Americans. Seeing my city the way it is now breaks my heart,” Yang said in reference to the effect of the ongoingnovel coronavirus(COVID-19) on New York.Among Yang’s goals are establishing a guaranteed minimum income, providing affordable internet access to residents and improving transportation infrastructure. On hiscampaign website, he also outlines plans to provide COVID-19 relief and for reopening the city.In his video, Yang also joked that “maybe we can even save the Knicks.““New York City has been my home for 25 years. It’s Evelyn’s home. We’re public school parents,” he said. “I’m running for mayor for my two boys, for you, and for every New Yorker. Let’s fight for a future New York City that we can all be proud of.“Yang, who grew up in New York and moved to the city in 1996, married his wife Evelyn Yang in 2011. The pair share two young sons.Evelyn and Andrew Yang with their kids.Mark Makela/Getty ImagesThe tech entrepreneurdropped outof the 2020 presidential race last February, and ultimately endorsed President-electJoe Biden. He recently canvassed for Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff in Georgia ahead of the state’sSenate runoffsearlier this month.A media event is scheduled for Thursday to kick off Yang’s campaign, CNNreported.“I am so excited to get started!” hesaid in a tweetWednesday.Yang joins acrowded fieldin the New York City mayoral race. The Democratic primary is on June 22.
Andrew Yang.Photo: Steven Ferdman/Getty Images
Andrew Yangis running for New York City Mayor, the former presidential candidate announced Wednesday.Yang, who filed the required paperwork to join the 2021 race officially last month,shared a videoon social media that underscored his love for the city and what he hopes to accomplish.“I ran for president because I saw that the economy was not working for everyday Americans. Seeing my city the way it is now breaks my heart,” Yang said in reference to the effect of the ongoingnovel coronavirus(COVID-19) on New York.Among Yang’s goals are establishing a guaranteed minimum income, providing affordable internet access to residents and improving transportation infrastructure. On hiscampaign website, he also outlines plans to provide COVID-19 relief and for reopening the city.In his video, Yang also joked that “maybe we can even save the Knicks.““New York City has been my home for 25 years. It’s Evelyn’s home. We’re public school parents,” he said. “I’m running for mayor for my two boys, for you, and for every New Yorker. Let’s fight for a future New York City that we can all be proud of.“Yang, who grew up in New York and moved to the city in 1996, married his wife Evelyn Yang in 2011. The pair share two young sons.Evelyn and Andrew Yang with their kids.Mark Makela/Getty ImagesThe tech entrepreneurdropped outof the 2020 presidential race last February, and ultimately endorsed President-electJoe Biden. He recently canvassed for Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff in Georgia ahead of the state’sSenate runoffsearlier this month.A media event is scheduled for Thursday to kick off Yang’s campaign, CNNreported.“I am so excited to get started!” hesaid in a tweetWednesday.Yang joins acrowded fieldin the New York City mayoral race. The Democratic primary is on June 22.
Andrew Yangis running for New York City Mayor, the former presidential candidate announced Wednesday.
Yang, who filed the required paperwork to join the 2021 race officially last month,shared a videoon social media that underscored his love for the city and what he hopes to accomplish.
“I ran for president because I saw that the economy was not working for everyday Americans. Seeing my city the way it is now breaks my heart,” Yang said in reference to the effect of the ongoingnovel coronavirus(COVID-19) on New York.
Among Yang’s goals are establishing a guaranteed minimum income, providing affordable internet access to residents and improving transportation infrastructure. On hiscampaign website, he also outlines plans to provide COVID-19 relief and for reopening the city.
In his video, Yang also joked that “maybe we can even save the Knicks.”
“New York City has been my home for 25 years. It’s Evelyn’s home. We’re public school parents,” he said. “I’m running for mayor for my two boys, for you, and for every New Yorker. Let’s fight for a future New York City that we can all be proud of.”
Yang, who grew up in New York and moved to the city in 1996, married his wife Evelyn Yang in 2011. The pair share two young sons.
Evelyn and Andrew Yang with their kids.Mark Makela/Getty Images
The tech entrepreneurdropped outof the 2020 presidential race last February, and ultimately endorsed President-electJoe Biden. He recently canvassed for Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff in Georgia ahead of the state’sSenate runoffsearlier this month.
A media event is scheduled for Thursday to kick off Yang’s campaign, CNNreported.
“I am so excited to get started!” hesaid in a tweetWednesday.
Yang joins acrowded fieldin the New York City mayoral race. The Democratic primary is on June 22.
source: people.com
