STATEMENT

by Kathryn Wylde, President & CEO
PARTNERSHIP FOR NEW YORK CITY

New York, New York
June 23, 2009

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Statement From Kathryn Wylde, President & CEO of the Partnership for New York City, on Governor Paterson's Call for a Special Legistlative Session

“The Partnership for New York City strongly supports Governor Paterson’s call for a special session of the State Legislature to deal with priority issues on a bipartisan basis. We urge the Republican and Democratic conferences to break the political deadlock and resume work on crucial legislation including Mayoral control of New York City public schools and the tax bills and extenders necessary for state and local government to function. Ongoing legislative inaction on these key issues threatens New York’s status as a business capital.”

The Partnership for New York City (www.pfnyc.org) is a network of business leaders dedicated to enhancing the economy of the five boroughs of New York City and maintaining the city’s position as the center of world commerce, finance and innovation.