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Five reasons to vote for Freddy
From the Working Families Party

November 2005

The WFP believes elections are about issues, not personalities. Elections are a moment to pause and, by the simple act of pulling a lever, say, this is what we stand for.

For us, the choice is clear. On the issues that matter most to working families, Fernando Ferrer reflects our values—equality, decency, opportunity, solidarity, freedom.

Here are five examples—five reasons to vote for Fernando Ferrer:

1. Expanding the law requiring companies that do business with the city to pay a living wage. Ferrer supports it. Bloomberg opposes it.

2. Requiring big box retailers in New York City to provide health care to their employees. Ferrer supports it. Bloomberg opposes it (and vetoed the City Council’s bill).

3. Building a cross-harbor rail tunnel, Congressman Jerry Nadler’s extremely smart idea that will reduce traffic, pollution, and asthma. Ferrer supports it. Bloomberg opposes it.

4. Postponing the city tax cut for millionaires scheduled to phase in at the end of 2005. Ferrer supports postponing the phase-out.

5. Returning the power of rent control and rent stabilization to the City so more working families can afford to live in New York. Ferrer supports it. Bloomberg opposes it.

On the issues, the WFP endorses Fernando Ferrer and we urge you to vote for him on Tuesday.

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