Green: Mine Would Be Legal
By Azi Paybarah
Mark Green, the former public advocate and candidate for several offices (mayor, senate, public advocate) is considering running for public advocate next year, after saying in 2006 that he would never seek office again.
Green was among the people who criticized Michael Bloomberg for changing his mind on whether to extend term limits and seek office again, and he cited the term-limits fight as one of the reasons for his renewed interest in running.
I asked Green how his potential pursuit of a third term differed from Bloomberg’s.
In an email, Green wrote, “A difference is that the law didn’t allow Bloomberg to run again but does allow someone to run a third time for Public Advocate after a break in service. Bloomberg had to muscle and money through a Charter change that overturned two public votes.”
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Pathetic
just what the city needs, another washed up old politico riding in to "save the day." how pathetic. guy needs to get a life - listen to obama, it's time for a new direction
This doesn't make any sense.
This doesn't make any sense. I have known Mark for a long time, and have a lot of respect for the work that he did back in the 90s. He's also done good work since then. But honestly, I hope he reconsiders. This tarnishes his record, and makes him seem like one of those losers who can't let go.
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