2010-2020 Mayor's Office Websites: on Jobs
Keisha Lance Bottoms:
Raise minimum wage to $15/hour; re-start Hire One
Bottoms will re-establish the successful Hire One initiative, and expand it to include formerly incarcerated individuals, formerly homeless individuals and individuals living in specific zip codes with higher rates of unemployment. Bottoms will for
all airport concessions and retail workers to earn $15 per hour; leverage the Atlanta-Fulton County Recreation Authority to secure agreements for workers at Philips Arena and the Atlanta Zoo to earn $15 per hour, the livable wage for our community.
Source: Mayoral campaign website KeishaLanceBottoms.com
Apr 14, 2020
Bill de Blasio:
Fight income inequality that creates Tale of Two Cities
Bill de Blasio is committed to fighting the income inequality that has created a 'Tale of Two Cities' across the five boroughs. Mayor de Blasio believes all New Yorkers deserve a chance to succeed in the greatest city on earth. That means every child
gets a quality education, every community is safe, and every New Yorker has an affordable place to call home.Since assuming office in 2014, the de Blasio administration has developed and executed transformative initiatives including
Pre-K for All; Paid Sick Leave; neighborhood policing; and IDNYC.
Mayor de Blasio will also continue to be an outspoken progressive voice on issues that touch the lives of his fellow New Yorkers, including: income inequality, early childhood
education, immigration reform, infrastructure, and voting rights. These issues of basic fairness for every New Yorker have animated Mayor de Blasio's life and career across three decades of activism and public service.
Source: Mayoral website NYC.gov Office of the Mayor
May 3, 2019
Tommy Battle:
Dedication to creating jobs has his city leading the state
Now in his 3rd term, Mayor Tommy Battle is dedicated to creating jobs and diversifying Huntsville's economic base.
Through his leadership, the Mayor has assembled a coalition of regional leaders committed to recruiting industry, workforce development and high quality education. As a result, Huntsville leads the state in new jobs and economic investment.
Source: Huntsville AL Mayoral website HuntsvilleAL.gov
Mar 3, 2018
Chris Coleman:
Diversity is a strength of our workforce
The City's Racial Equity Values:- We believe a prosperous Saint Paul must address racial disparities in our city.
- We believe diversity is a strength of our workforce and enables employees to more effectively and authentically provide services
to Saint Paul residents, businesses, and visitors.
- We believe inclusion, engagement, transparency, and continuous learning from each other are keys to creating racial equity in city government and our community
positive workplace culture, as well as training and awareness. Eliminate race-based disparities in our community by working with other organizations and institutions.
Source: St. Paul MN Mayoral website StPaul.gov, "Priorities"
Jan 1, 2017
Bill de Blasio:
Peg living wage to increases in the cost of living
When wages rise, workers spend more in their neighborhoods, and local businesses can then employ more people. Bill de Blasio is committed to using a broad range of policies to help raise wage standards so everyone is able to live and support a family
in relative comfort and security.The living wage law should be pegged to increases in the cost of living and cover any large for-profit company receiving $1 million in economic subsidies.
Any businesses receiving city subsidies should provide clear plans on providing health care for all their workers. Bill de Blasio will create a "responsible contractor policy" requiring all contractors and economic subsidy recipients to disclose and
explain past and pending violations of labor, employment, environmental and workplace safety violations, and bar repeat offenders from receiving public money
Source: 2013 Mayoral campaign website, www.billdeblasio.com
Oct 22, 2013
Eric Garcetti:
Create one online portal for job seekers
Develop a web portal with access to all adult education and job training courses. There are currently a variety of sites--JobsLA.org, adulted-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com, LACCD.edu--that have useful information and services, but we need easy access
to the entire system that can walk any potential student or job seeker through all the options and get the best and most comprehensive results. The city's first Chief Technology Officer would oversee integration of these systems.
Source: 2013 Mayoral campaign website www.ericgarcetti.com, "Issues"
Jun 6, 2013
Cory Booker:
Held over 100 Job Fairs to employ local residents
[Accomplishments on City Council on] Jobs and Economic Opportunity:- First Source Legislation: Passed comprehensive first source legislation mandating that companies in Newark look to hire Newark residents first before hiring those that live
outside of the city.
- Job Fairs: Held over 100 Job Fairs with area businesses to employ local residents
- Jobs for City Youth: Fought for more summer jobs for city youth including putting a program in the budget for a youth employment program.
Source: 2002 Newark NJ Mayoral campaign website CoryBooker.com
Feb 7, 2002
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