Danniel Maio

Danniel Maio earned a bachelor's degree from American University in 1984. He is retired.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Who I am is not important. Who the citizens of New York City need to care and act on their concerns is.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Audit politicians. How they spent city's money, how much time they spent on their job, how they voted/sponsored, how their constituents are satisfied with their handling/response to their concerns.Audit programs. Are the money spent on the people being helped. Are those helped actually need program's services. How satisfied are the recipients and those waitlisted?Audit services. There should be a real time page showing out-of-order and non-working light poles, elevators, streets, city service phone numbers, websites, agencies, politician offices, etc. Days out-of-order since first reported would be posted.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Needs of seniors and children.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

Money, pension, services

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

God. Humble, care for others and truth.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

None that I could think of.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Listening. No prejudice.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Success of an office holder is decided by voters. Best possible candidates often are not office holders.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Accountability. The buck literally stops at the comptroller's office.

What legacy would you like to leave?

None.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Watching Apollo moon landing in 1969. 7. Did not know what it meant other than watching older adults gathering around the TV in the streets.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Westinghouse Electric

What is your favorite book? Why?

None

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

None

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Three Seasons

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Win a race after nearly a dozen attempts in over 20 years.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

Ability to deny bad city contracts

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

No

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Not afraid to challenge the establishment

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the local government?

Tax collector and check writer

Tell us your favorite joke.

None

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Government spents taxpayers' dime. This comptroller candidate intends to make its reporting responsive and understandable on at one-to-one level.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Politicians come and go. Your life as citizen outlasts them all. Should I lose, knowing about me is a waste of your time. Should I win, I will not waste your vote, time and money.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

CrimeSchoolsTaxes and Inflation

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Repeal Bail Reform; Create a COVID Commission; Learn from California and RECALL bad officials; Stop Congestion Pricing in Manhattan; Get real estate tax reform back on track; Allow voters to have their name written in their preferred language; Quantify percentage of tax dollars spent on those who contribute to the system; Challenge Democrat Socialists; and Be fair to every and anyone.

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Danniel Maio did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

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