Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Year : 2, Issue: 7
John Catsimaditis, a New York City billionaire, is mulling a mayoral bid if Eric Adams resigns or is ousted.
John Catsimatidis, former mayoral candidate, joined “Inside City Hall” Monday night to discuss the political situation.
“The consideration is certainly there,” United Refining Company Chairman and CEO John Catsimatidis said on “Mornings with Maria” Monday.
“We need common sense to prevail… We need common sense individuals, too, for New York to make a comeback because we’re losing it.”
Catsimatidis, also the CEO of grocery chain Gristedes and real estate and aviation company Red Apple Group, told host Maria Bartiromo about other names, including former Mayor Mike Bloomberg and former N.Y. Gov. David Paterson, who may consider throwing their hat in the ring.
“I hear Mike Bloomberg is considering it… which he is a very fine individual… if he could do it, then he should try to do it, too. Governor Paterson, who’s on our show a few times a week, is a very capable individual,” the WABC radio host said.
Adams is accused of turning unlawful bribes and campaign contributions around to rack up taxpayer cash in the form of “matching” grants that pay out $8 to 1. Prosecutors accused him of accepting bribes and soliciting illegal campaign contributions from foreign nationals.
Adams, a former cop, could face up to 45 years in prison if convicted on all charges.
The Democratic mayor has resisted calls to resign despite a new Marist poll that found 69% of city residents say Adams should resign. Even within his own party, 71% of New York City Democrats think he should step down.
While staying tight-lipped on whether he would run, Catsimatidis said he hopes New York City can elect a leader to clean up the “mess” created by Democratic policies.
Source: Fox Business/NY1
