John immigrated from Taiwan at the age of 5. He earned his bachelor's degree in mathematical physics from Binghamton University. He lives in Flushing with his wife and son.

John currently teaches municipal finance and public policy in masters programs at the City University of New York (CUNY) and Columbia University. Prior to being elected to office, John was an actuary manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers.

John C. Liu is a state senator for State Senate District 16. He was first elected in 2018 and is serving his 3rd term. He ran for State Senate in 2014 but did not win. He also ran for New York City Mayor in 2013 but did not win. He served 1 term as New York City comptroller from 2010 to 2013. He also served 2 terms on the New York City Council from 2002 to 2009.

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Believes in "fairness and equality" through sound economic policies to promote growth and reduce the wealth gap.

Believes in using economic policies to reduce the wealth inequality.

As comptroller, saved taxpayers $5 billion through audits, contract scrutiny, and refinancing debt.

As mayor, presented daily-updated M/WBE Report Cards for City agencies to monitor and encourage greater government contracting opportunities for minority entrepreneurs.

Supports providing greater government contracting opportunities for minorities.

- Believes in using economic policies to reduce the wealth inequality.
- As comptroller, saved taxpayers $5 billion through audits, contract scrutiny, and refinancing debt.
- Supports providing greater government contracting opportunities for minorities.

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Billtrack50: NY S02129

Sponsored legislation requiring major greenhouse gas emitters to pay for climate change adaptation infrastructure in New York.

- Sponsored legislation requiring major greenhouse gas emitters to pay for climate change adaptation infrastructure in New York.

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As of September 19, 2024, John C. Liu’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Senate Bill S776: Lower BAC

Wants to lower legal limit for blood alcohol concentration (BAC) from .08 to .05.

- Opposes stop-and-frisk tactics.
- Wants to lower legal limit for blood alcohol concentration (BAC) from .08 to .05.

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Opposes budget cuts to schools and wants to restore funds from previous budget cuts.

- Opposes budget cuts to schools and wants to restore funds from previous budget cuts.

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John C. Liu

John immigrated from Taiwan at the age of five. He earned his bachelor's degree in mathematical physics from Binghamton University. John lives in Flushing with his wife and son.

John C. Liu  currently serves as the State Senator for New York, District 16. He was first elected in 2018 and is serving his 3rd term. He ran for State Senate in 2014 but did not win. He also ran for New York City Mayor in 2013 but did not win. John served 1 term as New York City comptroller from 2010 to 2013. He also served 2 terms on the New York City Council from 2002 to 2009.

Believes in using fiscal expertise to eliminate waste and mismanagement in government.

As chairperson of the Council’s Transportation Committee, oversaw operations of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Department of Transportation, and Taxi and Limousine Commission, and enacted legislation to boost efficiency and efficacy of key City agencies.

Believes in facilitating economic development and job creation by accelerating city capital projects and taking advantage of low-interest rates in bond markets.

As mayor, created the online application “CheckbookNYC.com” to provide transparency in government spending.

Opposes hate, bigotry, and violence against immigrant workers.

As a public advocate, fought against "extreme racist and misogynist broadcasts in the New York market."

As a city council member, secured funding for schools, libraries, parks, senior citizen centers, and youth programs.

As a legislator, enacted the Dignity for All Schools Act, which requires the Department of Education to track bullying and harassment in schools.

Believes in advancing education through teaching municipal finance and public policy in master's programs at the City University of New York (CUNY) and Columbia University.

John immigrated from Taiwan at the age of five. He earned his bachelor's degree in mathematical physics from Binghamton University. John lives in Flushing with his wife Jenny and their son Joey.

John C. Liu is a former Comptroller of the City of New York (2010-2013) and a former member of the New York City Council (2002-2009). He currently teaches municipal finance and public policy in Masters programs at the City University of New York (CUNY) and Columbia University. Prior to being elected to office, John worked in the private sector for 14 years as a professional actuary, most recently as a manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers.

John C. Liu is the former comptroller of the City of New York (2010-2013) and a former member of the New York City Council (2002-2009). He was a candidate for mayor of New York City in 2013.

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