Built Quote by Sal Albanese
“I'd love to have our trains, our subway cars and our taxis built right here in New York City. You can create 40,000 living wage jobs... the city's contracting power is huge.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Campaign rally, New York City, 2005
Advocates local manufacturing to boost employment and leverage city’s purchasing power for higher‑wage jobs.
In simple terms: Build locally to create good jobs.
Key Takeaway
Support local production.
Themes
economics
labor
urban development
Mood
optimistic
determined
pragmatic
Type
political
policy
advocacy
When to use this quote
- city council budgeting
- community organizing
- business development
- job training
Key Concepts
industrial policy
living wage
municipal procurement
Questions to Reflect On
- How can the city ensure quality while hiring locally?
- What incentives attract manufacturers to stay?
A Different Perspective
May face higher costs or limited expertise locally.
