The Future of Brooklyn

I shared my vision for the future of Brooklyn with City and State, opening,

I envisage an open, inclusive and welcoming Brooklyn, where people of all faiths, ethnicities, nationalities and backgrounds can live, work and achieve their ambitions – in keeping with a tradition Brooklynites have upheld for generations. My vision for the future of Brooklyn is neighborhoods where young people just starting out, low-income households, seniors and all Brooklyn families can live free from fear of being marginalized – neighborhoods where individuals and families across the income spectrum can truly flourish. I envision an opportunity-rich Brooklyn, providing high-quality education for our youth and fulfilling careers for our workforce.

Read the entire piece and 36 other elected officials' visions for the future of Brooklyn here.