October 20, 2001
The Guardian Chronicle Endorses Michael Bloomberg For Mayor of New York City
My name is Ralph E. Smith, Publisher of the Guardian Chronicle.The Guardian Chronicle is supported by its readers, the community of New York City and its views seek to reveal the truth about events that shape our lives. The only true candidate that has the right stuff to move New York City forward to an outstanding recovery is Mr. Michael Bloomberg!
The truth of the primary in New York was uncovered in the last hour when racist tactics and articles were written about Mr. Fernando Ferrer. You see as a writer who is also a fighter from time to time, I'm from the old school. We fight straight up and fair! If you can not stand on the issues, then don't go so low as to have racial posters and articles floating around New York that truly divide New York. We need a leader like Mr. Bloomberg that saw the problems in the primary and spoke like a leader on that issue!
Respect can not be throw out to win. The clear choice now must be Mr. Michael Bloomberg for Mayor! Readers of the Guardian Chronicle know that I've been involved with youth programs for years. As a former a Youth Editor in New York City , I believe in After School Programs for Youth because I've seen lives saved and changed because staff from various programs and city agencies were available to step in before and after a crisis.
Mr. Bloomberg, according to his commercials has been helping youth for years! Real hands on stuff! I believe that young people need to be able to see, reach, and touch the hands of success in order to achieve. Mr. Bloomberg is that real walking success story that will continue to give back to the youth of New York! One great thing about the man is that he owes no one! He can stay focused on the business of growing New York City!
My first question I had to ask is why does a man with unlimited amounts of money want to be a Mayor. As I started to look more at the man and really look at his commercials, the answer became clear and simple. Mike is a man that truly wants to make a positive difference in New York and as we know by now, he is a business man, not a politician! Right now in New York, we need a leader that will continue to help New York City recover. We need a leader that has built business and understands how to bring people together.
I like the fact that if you take a look at his company, there are no titles and all that stuff. There is an open door. Mr. Bloomberg knows how to create an atmosphere that will give people the best foundation to produce great results!
Thanks to the outstanding leadership of the present administration, New York City is moving in a positive, clear direction towards recovery and I believe that Mr. Bloomberg will be able to grow the city with both present and new leadership. He has seen first hand the value of City Agency Leaders during the World Trade Center Attack.
We don't need a politician that takes no responsibility or leadership to investigate last minute racist acts during the primary. The City of New York needs a proven Business Leader who can build the Business Centers of New York which in turn rebuilds the life of every New Yorker!
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