Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano endorsed former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg for president last week. Citing the Democratic presidential candidate’s executive leadership, record and vision to unite the country, Spano is the first New York State “big city” mayor to endorse Bloomberg.
“I have had the privilege of working alongside Mike Bloomberg as a neighboring mayor while he led New York City for three terms to its remarkable resurgence and renaissance,” said Spano. “I’ve seen him stand on the front lines of the challenges and issues that affect so many local communities, from gun safety, climate change, to budgets and education. Mike is a problem-solver and possesses the spectrum of skills that seamlessly translate to the national level. I am proud to support Mike Bloomberg in his bid for president – I know he will get it done.
“Americans need a candidate who recognizes their potential and Mike (Bloomberg) has an all-in economic plan that will give them the opportunity to thrive in good local jobs, such as modernizing job training to provide valuable skills that strengthen middle-class families. At a time when our country is divided, I know Mike’s unprecedented leadership skills will unite us and move us forward on the national and global stage.”
Spano joins 20 other mayors across the country this week who are endorsing Bloomberg for president.
Democrats in Westchester, and across the country, have mixed reviews on Bloomberg’s run for President. “It makes sense for Mayor Spano to endorse Bloomberg, also a former Mayor. The are both moderate democrats, and a lot of democrats believe that if Senators Bernie Sanders or Elizabeth Warren, win the democratic nomination, they can’t beat Trump,” said one Westchester political observer.
Progressive democrats do not agree, with members of Indivisible Westchester and People for Bernie in Westchester supporting Sanders, or Warren, for President.
The New York Democratic Primary for President will be held April 24, and it will be interesting to see if Bloomberg can win his home state.
