Comptroller at New York City Comptroller's Office
Greater New York City Area
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- Comptroller at New York City Comptroller's Office
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- Vice President at George K. Baum & Company
- President at New York City Board of Education
- Deputy Borough President at Office of the Brooklyn Borough President
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- Tufts University
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Bill Thompson’s Summary
This is a time of unprecedented challenges for our city. As we grapple with a financial crisis that threatens to send the nation and our city into a recession, New York must continue to represent that place where dreams are forged and government faces down its challenges with a commitment to innovation, diversity, and progress.
I’ve always been a fighter. Over the course of three decades, as Board of Education President and as Comptroller, it has been my honor and privilege to fight for the people of New York City – a fight that has continued with my opposition to the mayor’s shameful decision to place ambition over democracy in extending term limits.
Now more than ever New York City needs leaders with the experience to see us through tough fiscal times, the wisdom to balance the development we need with the resources we have, and an unswerving commitment to put the needs of our great city before their own. That is the mission driving my campaign. I hope you’ll join us.
Bill Thompson’s Specialties:
Bill Thompson has nearly three and a half decades in public service on behalf of New York City. Elected as New York City’s Comptroller in 2001 – and again in 2005 – Bill is a proven leader who energetically works to strengthen the New York City Pension Funds, safeguard the city’s finances, and uncover waste and abuse. He has worked to protect homeowners and renters, promote fair wages for working people, preserve and expand the middle class, and provide all New Yorkers.
Bill Thompson’s Experience
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Comptroller
New York City Comptroller's Office
(Government Administration industry)
January 2002 — Present (7 years 11 months)
As New York City's Comptroller, I serve as the city's Chief Financial Officer and advise the Mayor, the City Council, and the public of the City's financial condition. I also audit city agencies and manage close to $105 billion in assets held by the New York City Retirement Systems.
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Vice President
George K. Baum & Company
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Investment Banking industry)
1999 — 2001 (2 years )
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President
New York City Board of Education
(Government Administration industry)
July 1994 — January 2001 (6 years 7 months)
Initially appointed as Brooklyn's representative in July 1994, I went on to serve five terms as the Board's President. I was responsible for policy formation for the city's public school system as one of seven members of its board.
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Deputy Borough President
Office of the Brooklyn Borough President
(Government Administration industry)
January 1983 — December 1992 (10 years )
As the borough's youngest-ever Deputy Borough President, I served as Chief Assistant to the Brooklyn Borough President, serving more than 2.5 million constituents. I was responsible for a staff of more than 100 people, and helped establish policy on housing, economic development, and health care, and served as a key liaison with elected officials on city, state and federal matters.
Bill Thompson’s Education
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Tufts University
B.A. , Political Science , 1970 — 1974
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- A lifelong resident of New York City, Bill Thompson was born in Brooklyn and attended New York City public schools.
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