

Meet the Mayoral Candidates: Jim Walden
Jul 14, 2025
Jim Walden, an independent attorney and former federal prosecutor, discusses his candidacy in the NYC mayoral race. He emphasizes a results-driven approach, aiming to address social services and public safety while advocating for marginalized communities. Walden also explains his shift from the Democratic party to independence, motivated by the desire for effective governance. He highlights plans to combat corruption by establishing an independent agency for better oversight and tackles the city’s climate challenges, urging voter awareness of how their choices impact NYC’s future.
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Walden's Legal Journey to Mayor
- Jim Walden spent 30 years fighting for New Yorkers across many issues, including crime and social justice.
- He turned legal battles into policy solutions, aiming now to apply this experience as mayor.
Tough Corruption Enforcement Needed
- Walden proposes creating an independent city agency with prosecutorial powers to fight corruption effectively.
- He wants to establish a specialized corruption court to fast-track cases and ban convicted individuals from city service.
Reject Big Money in Campaigns
- Walden pledges to reject big money and super PACs in his campaign to keep special interests out.
- He commits to transparency by tracking and publicizing meetings with wealthy contributors or interest groups.