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NYC Mayoral Immigration Stance
Explore quotes from NYC mayoral candidates detailing their views on immigration policy, social integration, and economic impact. Understand their proposed solutions and plans for immigrant communities.
- Yang’s campaign policy page declares, “New York will always be a sanctuary city for all people who see the five boroughs as their home.”
Andrew Yang – “New York will always be a sanctuary city”
- May 3 2021 interview quote: “We can create other forms of funding for undocumented immigrants through specific programs.”
Paperboy Prince – Funding programs “for undocumented immigrants”
- In an Apr 29 2021 interview he said, “We do need to make sure we don't leave our undocumented immigrants behind.”
Aaron Foldenauer – “Don’t leave our undocumented immigrants behind”
- Donovan on Jan 19 2021: “Under my Equity Bonds program, any child born into poverty, regardless of immigration status, can go to school knowing that ~$50,000 is waiting for them…”
Shaun Donovan – Equity Bonds “regardless of immigration status”
- Twitter post highlighted by THE CITY: “19 % of NYC's frontline workers are non-citizens or undocumented … As Mayor, I’ll fight to ensure we #FundExcludedWorkers.”
Scott Stringer – “19 % of frontline workers are non-citizens”
- Garcia told City Limits, “I do not support the current proposed legislation for allowing non-citizens voting powers in municipal races.”
Kathryn Garcia – Opposes current non-citizen voting bill
- In an April 30 THE CITY interview Chang said: “The vast majority of non-citizens are also taxpayers … They should have a say in who gets to represent them.”
Art Chang – “Non-citizens are taxpayers … they should have a say”
- Morales argued for non-citizen voting: “Yes! Nearly one million New Yorkers are unable to vote … they deserve a voice in the system.”
Dianne Morales – “Nearly one million New Yorkers are unable to vote”
- Wiley told the Central Brooklyn Independent Democrats: “YES. All residents of New York City should have the right to vote … they should be able to vote in municipal elections of the future.”
Maya Wiley – “All residents should have the right to vote”
- Tweet cited by THE CITY in which Adams backs expanded municipal voting rights for green-card holders: “Say it loud and say it clear: Immigrants are welcome here. I’m proud to support expanded voting rights in municipal elections for lawful permanent residents of our city.”
Eric Adams – “Immigrants are welcome here”