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Jim Walden: “Small businesses in this city are over regulated.”

Featuring: Jim Walden, Attorney, Former Candidate, New York City Mayoral Election 2025

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Interview with Attorney Jim Walden on New York City Mayoral Candidacy and Policy Proposals

Published | Video Starts at 03:31

So that in and of itself differentiates people because unlike the rest of the field, I believe part of the solution to our problem is not vilifying the business community, but supporting them, small businesses alike. Small businesses in this city are over regulated. You talk to any small business owner and she or he will tell you that hpd, Environmental, all of these agencies are all over them taking a piece, taking a piece, taking a piece. (03:31–03:36)

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Asserts that small businesses in New York City face excessive regulation.

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