It appears as if the city’s political class is not quite ready to turn their back on John Liu.
The scandal-scarred city comptroller is facing a daily barrage of damaging stories in the tabloids–including today’s Post report that he owes $1,500 in outstanding bills and taxes–but this evening the city’s labor and political leaders are gathering for a big birthday fundraiser for him.
The host committee includes Assembly Speaker Shelly Silver, Brooklyn Democratic Party boss Vito Lopez, Manhattan Democratic Party boss Keith Wright and Senate Minority Leader John Sampson, as well as DC37 head Lillian Roberts, RWDSU head Stuart Appelbaum and TWU head John Samuelsen, to name just a few. Read More
