Quotes by Dick Dadey

“Every candidate has its pluses and minus.”

“It just does not fit into what else he has done. He has presented himself as a good-government person - and he does have a record of reform - which is why people are at a loss as to why he would spend significant sums of public money on promoting himself.”

“We feel that the interests of New Yorkers are always better served when there are well-spaced and well-informed debates.”

“If their message resonated with the public, that could be turned into support from their colleagues.”

“The fact that hes giving bonuses is not surprising. But the scale is quite amazing.”

“The fact that these folks are returning to government to serve in positions of great responsibility does raise some ethical questions about the appropriateness of these bonuses.”

“Its significant because never before has the city elected such an important person whos lesbian or gay to such a powerful position.”

“New Yorkers now vote for vision, ideas, and skills that bring the city together, and for leaders who appeal to our common public interest instead of the special interests. Thats the appeal of Bloomberg; people believe he isnt a typical politician, and that his only priority is a well-run city.”

“The Council is being strengthened as an institution, and the citizens of the city will be better served as a result.”