I was an engineer (Westinghouse), paralegal (Epstein Becker & Green), restauranteur (Maio’s & Magic Ming), broker (Okada), cartographer (Identity Map), fashion industry analyst (Fashion Center/Garment District BID), and starting at the year of 9/11, a political candidate.
I ran for State Assembly, Borough President, Comptroller, and State Senate since 2001, and lost every race.
What is the difference this time? Having lived through decades of political chicanery and witnessed first hand how power corrupts, I want to give strength and voice to those who want to end it. Death of my mother last year moved up my schedule to resolve.
1. Unite, not Divide
To truly represent “the people”, good politician should welcome, not reject, opposition.
As the president of Central Queens Republican Club, I invite Democrats to speak and debate. My invitations were ignored even by fellow Republicans who prefers division.
Vote Maio for State Senate on November 3rd if you don’t want to continue current state of political divide.
2. Audit politicians and agencies
No politicians dare to criticize those from the same party openly. Forget about having a dedicated website to document grievances ignored and actions not known to the public.
There are websites to rate restaurants independently. Why not set up independent ones for each politician and government agency?
Let’s make known what’s not spoken, and quantify what’s hidden. Vote Maio to audit politicians.
3. Follow up on past legislations
Politicians talk about new bills and legislations. Why not whether those passed in the past met their goal or were effective?
Laws and issues that should be revisited: COVID, Congestion Pricing, Buildings Local Law 11, Climate Local Law 97…
We need answers. Vote Maio.
4. Why Addabbo spent $100K to keep Maio off?
- Spent $100,000 legal fees to keep Maio off the Republican line. See the June 16 Board of Elections Commissioners’ Meeting video at the 1:19 mark.