I'm someone who does not like a bunker mentality and does not like groupthink. Bill de Blasio bunkergroupthinkmentality Change image and share on social
I think unionization is good public policy. I think when families secure their economic future, that's good for everyone. Bill de Blasio economicfamilyfuture Change image and share on social
As N.Y.C. Public Advocate, I released a report that showed that stop-and-frisks of African Americans in 2012 were barely half as likely to yield a weapon as those of white New Yorkers - and a third less likely to yield contraband. Despite this evidence, the vast majority of those stopped are young black and Latino men. Bill de Blasio advocateafricanamerican share on social
There are families of every kind. I think a lot of people are struggling to make sense of their identity in a very complicated world. Bill de Blasio complicatefamilyidentity Change image and share on social
Going back to high school and college, I believed I would be involved in public service. I literally could not conceptualize anything else. Bill de Blasio backbelievecollege Change image and share on social
I think Bloomberg's broad vision of the environment in New York City is something I agree with. I broadly stand with his vision for how to deal with climate change and prepare for future weather events. Bill de Blasio agreebloombergbroad share on social
I didn't set out with the notion of running for elective office; it sort of grew over time. And I honestly at times questioned if progressive change can be effected through elected office. Bill de Blasio changeeffectelect Change image and share on social
I have a bold plan to break from the Bloomberg years, and end the 'Tale of Two Cities' by providing real opportunity to all New Yorkers, no matter where they live. Bill de Blasio bloombergboldbreak Change image and share on social
I am very much a Red Sox fan; I can name you more players than you could possibly imagine. It's just part of who I am. Bill de Blasio fanimaginepart Change image and share on social
My wife and family, to say the least, are the center of my life; they are my grounding. I don't want to sound schmaltzy, but they are my inspiration and you name it. Bill de Blasio centerfamilyground Change image and share on social