John Liu
John Liu
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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John C. Liu is a Chinese-American politician and former public official who served as the Comptroller of New York City from 2009 to 2013.
Birth and Death Dates
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John C. Liu was born on April 8, 1956, in Taiwan. He is still alive.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Liu's nationality is Chinese-American. His professions include politician, public official, and community leader.
Early Life and Background
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John Liu was born to Chinese immigrant parents in Taiwan. His family moved to the United States when he was a child, settling in Queens, New York. Liu grew up in a working-class neighborhood, where his parents worked hard to provide for their family. He developed a strong sense of community service from an early age, participating in local volunteer work and eventually becoming involved in politics.
Liu attended Stuyvesant High School in Manhattan before going on to study at the University of Rochester, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in economics. After graduating from college, Liu worked as a financial analyst for several years before entering politics full-time.
Major Accomplishments
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During his tenure as Comptroller, John Liu implemented various reforms aimed at increasing transparency and accountability within city government. Some of his notable accomplishments include:
Launching an investigation into the MTA's budget practices, which led to significant cost savings for taxpayers
Implementing a new system for tracking city spending and financial transactions
Working with community groups to develop policies promoting affordable housing and economic development in underserved neighborhoodsNotable Works or Actions
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As Comptroller, Liu also played a key role in several high-profile investigations and lawsuits, including:
The investigation into the New York City Police Department's (NYPD) stop-and-frisk practices, which led to changes in police policy and increased community trust
* The lawsuit against Bank of America over its mortgage foreclosure practices, which resulted in significant settlements for affected homeowners
Impact and Legacy
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John Liu's legacy as a public official is marked by his commitment to transparency, accountability, and community service. His work as Comptroller helped to increase financial oversight and promote economic development in underserved neighborhoods.
Liu's impact extends beyond his time in office, inspiring a new generation of community leaders and politicians who share his passion for public service.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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John Liu is widely quoted and remembered for his leadership on issues related to financial transparency, affordable housing, and economic development. His work as Comptroller has had a lasting impact on city government and continues to shape policy debates today.
Quotes by John Liu
The mayor has taken us through a series of fiascos with the takeover of private bus lines. The city is down to half as many running buses as we had a few years back and riders are forced to wait twice as long for service.
I cannot reconcile monitoring certain people for no reason other than their religion with the freedom of religion we have here in America.
I try to motivate people and align our individual incentives with organizational incentives. And then let people do their best.
There's no accountability for the MTA right now, and there's a huge burden on the workers. Everyone shares the blame, but the MTA in my opinion bears most of the onus if there's a shutdown.
Every ecosystem on the planet is under threat of catastrophic collapse, and if we don't begin to acknowledge and solve them, then we will go down.
There are lots of issues that Asian Americans share, ... one being the immigrant experience, being relatively recent immigrant arrivals. And Asians also suffer from a perpetual- foreigner syndrome, meaning that you could be a fourth- or fifth-generation Asian American but still somehow it's difficult to believe that you're an American. I get that: First they compliment me on my ability to speak English, and often I get asked, 'Well, where are you from?' and for some reason people refuse to take Flushing for an answer.
