Jamaal Bailey on being the new Bronx boss

Originally published in City & State on October 1, 2020.

“To lead the borough that’s given me so much, it’s an honor. Perception is one thing, reality is another. We can bring people together. We can bring the bright, emerging bench together with folks who are more seasoned in government. In the Caribbean community, there’s something called saltfish. In Latino culture, something called bacalao. It’s the same thing, it’s just said in different languages. When people realize that we have a lot more in common than we do apart, I believe we get closer. And I believe I’m well-situated to be able to do something like that.”