The Epoch Times Tech Sector Writing the Code for New York Politicians by Zachary Stieber
Tech Sector Writing the Code for New York Politicians
Tech’s Influence on Elections
Some candidates are already on board, like Benjamin Kallos, who is running for City Council’s Upper East Side 5th District.
Kallos already advocates for tech-friendly policies. He said the city needs to lessen its dependence on the real estate and finance industries, and focus more on the tech sector. His suggestion, among others, is to provide $50,000 micro-seed grants for startups.