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Scott Stringer: “Government's job is to think about the people who do not…”

Featuring: Scott Stringer, Democratic | Former Candidate, Mayor of New York City

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New York City Retirees' Mayoral Candidate Interview with Scott Stringer

Published | Video Starts at 27:28

And there is an argument to say density, increased density will provide more opportunity for people to come here. But Government's job is to think about the people who do not have money, who are poor, who need low income housing, affordable housing. And the mayor has to focus on that. And that is our obligation. That is my priority is to make sure seniors, people who need supportive housing and young families, right? (27:28–27:39)

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Asserts that it is the government's responsibility to focus on providing low-income and affordable housing.

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