Shaun Donovan in 2010-2020 Mayor's Office Websites

On Budget & Economy: Invest in diversity, equity, inclusion; build neighborhoods

Getting New Yorkers to Work
Investing in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Leading in Innovation
Our Neighborhoods plan will focus on:
Building Thriving Neighborhoods and a Thriving Economy
Committing to Making New York the Safest, Most Connected City

Source: Mayoral campaign website ShaunForNYC.com Mar 30, 2021

On Civil Right: Apply equity lens to the way city is governed

Ensuring an Equitable COVID Recovery
Applying an Equity Lens to the Way the City is Governed, and Establishing the Infrastructure to Set and Meet Goals
Pursuing Equity-focused Policies as Part of Every Platform

Source: Mayoral campaign website ShaunForNYC.com Mar 30, 2021

On Crime: Focus police resources on guns and serious crime

Focusing Law Enforcement Resources on Guns and Serious Crime, Rather than Health and Social Challenges that Police are not Equipped to Solve
Prioritizing Community-driven, Health-focused Approaches
Rebuilding Accountable, Credible, Effective Public Safety Institutions
Investing in the Well-being of Returning Community Members to Stop Cycles of Arrest, Prosecution, and Incarceration
Reinvesting Savings from Right-sizing Criminal Justice Institutions

Source: Mayoral campaign website ShaunForNYC.com Mar 30, 2021

On Education: Focus on diversity and inclusion, invest in libraries

Repairing the Systemic Damage from COVID, while Tackling Pre-existing Inequities to Better Serve All Students
Applying a System-wide Focus on Diversity, Integration and Inclusion for Students and Educators
Reimagining Pathways from Birth through Post-secondary that Open Doors to Economic Opportunity
Investing in New York City Libraries as Neighborhood Learning Assets

Source: Mayoral campaign website ShaunForNYC.com Mar 30, 2021

On Energy & Oil: Build a Green Economy, achieve zero waste

Centering Environmental Justice
Alleviating Public Health Disparities
Establishing Permanent and Equitable Public Space
Building a Green Economy for Everyone
Taking Real Steps to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Empowering and Preparing the Next Generation
Strengthening Climate Resilience and Disaster Response
Achieving Zero Waste

Source: Mayoral campaign website ShaunForNYC.com Mar 30, 2021

On Energy & Oil: Get people out of cars and into other transportation

Today in New York, 90% of traffic sector emissions come from private vehicles. We must get people out of their cars and into other modes of transportation that will improve the health and resilience of the city. By connecting bike lanes with current transportation hubs with secure bike parking, we can reduce our reliance on cars and work to lower the emissions coming from private vehicles. Source: Mayoral campaign website ShaunForNYC.com Mar 30, 2021

On Government Reform: Let non-citizens with green cards vote in city elections

We must extend voting rights to non-citizen New Yorkers in order to include them in the civic processes at the heart of our democracy. Federal law prevents non-citizen voting in federal elections, but under a Donovan administration, New York City will allow people with green cards or valid work status to participate in municipal elections for mayor, borough president, city council. If we want to empower immigrant communities, we must ensure that they have a voice in how our city is run. Source: Mayoral campaign website ShaunForNYC.com Mar 30, 2021

On Health Care: Invest in health equity and access to Public Health

Ending the COVID Crisis
Ensuring Every New Yorker has Access to Adequate Health Coverage
Investing in Health Equity and Access to Public Health
Addressing Parallel Health Crises and working toward Long Term Health and Wellness

Source: Mayoral campaign website ShaunForNYC.com Mar 30, 2021

On Immigration: Protect immigrant communities, prioritize language access

Protect our immigrant communities
Provide equitable and secure access to opportunity
Prioritize language access
Help New Yorkers navigate the federal immigration system
Be a municipal advocate for change

Source: Mayoral campaign website ShaunForNYC.com Mar 30, 2021

On Principles & Values: Volunteered in a homeless shelter during college

Deeply affected by the crisis he saw around him growing up, he volunteered in a homeless shelter during college and interned for the National Coalition for the Homeless when he graduated. After studying housing in graduate school, he returned to work for the nonprofit Community Preservation Corporation in the Bronx and across New York City. Source: Mayoral campaign website ShaunForNYC.com Mar 30, 2021

On Social Security: Invest in health and wellbeing of people in later life

Investing in the Health and Wellbeing of People in Later Life
Cultivating and Retaining a Multigenerational Workforce
Providing Older People with Affordable, Safe, and Accessible Housing with Services
Making Transit Work for Everyone

Source: Mayoral campaign website ShaunForNYC.com Mar 30, 2021

On Technology: Bring high-speed broadband into every single NYC residence

Investing in Updating Legacy Operating Models and Improving Innovation and Data Infrastructure
Bringing Quality and High-speed Broadband into Every Single Residence in New York City
Ensuring that New Yorkers have Access to the Future of Digital Transformation and Emerging Technology
Pursuing Private Sector Partnership as a Tool for Economic Development

Source: Mayoral campaign website ShaunForNYC.com Mar 30, 2021

On Welfare & Poverty: Invest and preserve public housing, expand choice

Keeping New Yorkers Safe and Secure in Their Homes and Communities
Investing in and Preserving our Public Housing
Expanding Housing Choice for All New Yorkers
Addressing Homelessness through Housing
Reforming Land Use Policy to Be More Equitable, Inclusive, and Sustainable
Producing More Housing Affordably and Equitably Across all Five Boroughs
Investing in Improved Data and Analysis

Source: Mayoral campaign website ShaunForNYC.com Mar 30, 2021

On Welfare & Proverty: As Secretary of HUD dramatically reduced homelessness

From January 2009 to July 2014, Shaun was the 15th Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, where he led the fight against the nation's unprecedented foreclosure crisis. Under his leadership, HUD helped families rent or buy affordable homes, revitalized distressed communities, fought discrimination and dramatically reduced homelessness. After Hurricane Sandy hit his hometown, President Obama asked him to lead the Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Task Force. Source: Mayoral campaign website ShaunForNYC.com Mar 30, 2021

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