Julie Samuels

Again, the use of technology in government.

We think that's crucial.

And I.

want to make sure that his team, that the incoming mayor understand that some of that requires some experimentation and requires being open-minded about new uses of technology.

Also, I think there are concerns that I hope don't come...

to be, but there are some concerns that there's kind of like an anti-business dynamic.

We haven't talked about raising taxes.

I haven't brought that up because you can't do that without the state.

You can't do that without Albany.

Obviously, a lot of people in tech would not be excited about more income tax, more corporate tax.

So that I'm sure will be an issue that comes up over the next four years.

I think that's a really good question, and I think we're going to see.

I'd point out that most of the particular tech leaders you're talking about are actually not New Yorkers, but they do run companies that have incredibly large presences in New York City.

I think that, I hope that, let me say, I hope that Zohra Mamdani and his team fundamentally understand that the future of our city's economy...

The future of opportunity for New Yorkers is inextricably intertwined with the growth of the tech sector here.

And if those jobs aren't here, they will go somewhere else.

And if those resources aren't here, they will go somewhere else.

And I just have to believe, I do believe that we can find a way to work together to ensure that all New Yorkers have the opportunity to benefit from the growth that technology is bringing to the city.

I think the first big ask will be to really drill down and figure out how we can find a way to use technology to make New York City government work better for New Yorkers.