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NY Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar mulls city comptroller bid
Rajkumar has been serving as an assemblywoman since 2021.
Indian American Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar has announced her intention to run for New York City Comptroller.
The Assemblymember from Queens, who has created an exploratory committee to consider her prospects told the Queens Chronicle in a statement, “I have been honored to hear from New Yorkers across all five boroughs about the need for an effective comptroller who will make a positive change for the city.”
Despite New York City being the largest metropolitan economy on the globe, with the most expensive healthcare system in the world and the largest education system in the country, Rajkumar highlighted the struggles of its residents.
“Hardworking New Yorkers, who work tirelessly and pay some of the highest taxes in the country, are unable to access lifesaving healthcare, quality education, or adequate transportation. This indicates a lack of return on investment and government accountability. This government inefficiency is costing lives. We can fix it, and that is why I am exploring a run for City Comptroller,” she told the Queens Chronicle.
Rajkumar, a Stanford Law and Ivy League-educated attorney, has been serving as an assemblywoman since 2021, after defeating 11-year incumbent Mike Miller to become the first Indian-American woman elected to New York state office. Prior to her election, she served as the director of immigration affairs for the state, appointed by then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Rajkumar has become known as "omnipresent" and "ubiquitous" in the city, frequently appearing alongside Mayor Adams at events outside her district, often in her signature bright red dress. The mayor has referred to her as a "beast" and a "close friend."
The city comptroller serves as New York City's chief financial officer, responsible for scrutinizing the mayor's budget plan, assessing the soundness of its fiscal and economic assumptions, and advising on potential developments that could impact the city's financial outlook. The elected individual will oversee five public pension funds and be tasked with identifying fraud and abuse.
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