And I'll be laying out different pieces of this platform over the coming weeks. Affordability, as you know, is a major issue. Working families are getting squeezed. Consumer prices have risen higher than the median household income. 50% of working age households can't meet basic needs. Cost of goods in New York City metropolitan area rose by 56% over the past decade, which is frightening when you think about it. Transportation affordability. (02:48–02:52)
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