Andrew Yang's Run for Mayor

Vaccine Plans

Andrew Yang emphasizes the critical role of vaccination in New York City's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. With over 27,000 deaths and significant economic impacts, he plans to mobilize 3,500 volunteers for vaccine outreach, ensuring equitable access across communities 1. Yang highlights the importance of multilingual communication to reach diverse populations, stating, "Imagine thousands of people phone banking and text banking, and even going in person to various folks and letting them know who's eligible in the neighborhood, how they get vaccinated, talking to them in Spanish or Mandarin, if those are native languages."

Imagine thousands of people phone banking and text banking, and even going in person to various folks and letting them know who's eligible in the neighborhood, how they get vaccinated, talking to them in Spanish or Mandarin, if those are native languages.

--- Andrew Yang

Yang asserts that without broad and efficient vaccine distribution, meaningful recovery is unattainable 1.

   

Preparedness

Yang proposes a comprehensive plan to enhance New York City's pandemic preparedness, focusing on vaccination passports and contact tracing infrastructure. He envisions a system where vaccination status can be easily verified, aiding in managing future health crises 2. Yang acknowledges potential challenges, such as ensuring equitable access to technology, and suggests manual alternatives to prevent exclusion of less tech-savvy communities.

You could have manual versions of it. Anytime you get vaccinated, you end up with a card that signals that you've been vaccinated.

--- Andrew Yang

He also plans to address the digital divide by increasing broadband access, particularly for underserved communities 2.

   

Economic Plans

Addressing New York City's economic recovery, Yang identifies inefficiencies in the city budget and proposes strategies to fill the fiscal gap left by the migration of wealth to low-tax states. He stresses the need to distinguish between "fat, flesh, and bone" in budget cuts, aiming to minimize pain while maximizing efficiency 3. Yang also seeks new revenue opportunities to bolster the city's financial health.

You have to try and identify inefficiencies. And I will say, I'm 100% sure there are very significant inefficiencies in the city budget.

--- Andrew Yang

His approach includes leveraging philanthropic commitments and partnerships with tech companies to support these initiatives 3.