Bloomberg Talks NYC Mayoral Candidate Curtis Sliwa Talks Law and Order
Oct 7, 2025
Curtis Sliwa, the Republican nominee for New York City mayor and founder of the Guardian Angels, passionately discusses his law-and-order vision for the city. He emphasizes the importance of fiscal restraint and budget cuts while addressing homelessness through increased shelter capacity. Sliwa shares insights on voter outreach in diverse neighborhoods and his strategies to win over minority voters. He also critiques polling inaccuracies, emphasizing grassroots engagement over numbers, and outlines his plans for collaborating with the City Council to enhance public safety.
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Distrust Of Polling And Ground Truth
- Curtis Sliwa rejects polls as unreliable and cites street-level campaigning and past polling surprises as reasons.
- He argues ground presence and uncounted independents make polls misleading for his race.
Fiscal Restraint As A Differentiator
- Sliwa frames himself as the only fiscal restraint candidate and pledges deep budget cuts including $10 billion from DOE.
- He positions tax cuts and fiscal constraint as core differences versus Cuomo and Mandami.
Negotiate With City Council Through Trades
- Build relationships with council members by delivering discretionary funds and meeting their staff.
- Trade support for tangible local projects to secure votes and get policy passed.