A hallmark of capable government is its ability to mobilize resources beyond the public sector in pursuit of public goals. Public-private collaboration isn't the opposite of state capacity. Done well, it's one expression of it.
James Anderson
@JamesAnderson
Lead for Bloomberg Philanthropies' global public sector innovation programs | dad of twins | swimmer | Brooklyn | 🏳️🌈
Brooklyn, New York
Joined July 2009
- This is a mischaracterization. The Mayor's Fund is designed to bring philanthropic resources to public priorities. Its advisory board has historically helped mobilize those resources—not determine public spending. Remaking the board is the mayor's prerogative. TreatingOne of the beautiful things about Mamdani’s renewal of NYC government is that it shows how deeply business interests are usually baked into state capacity. Why should private equity, banks and real estate interests advise a mayor on what to spend?
- For centuries, Americans have argued about what government should do. Michael R. Bloomberg has instead bet on what it takes.
- The story isn't democratic socialism. It's that government capability has become a governing agenda. Mayors across the political spectrum are speeding permitting, fixing procurement, and making government easier to navigate. Mamdani deserves credit for making that agenda
- .@BloombergDorOrg has been proud to partner with Andy Burnham—and all of the UK's metro mayors—since England's devolution agenda began taking shape in the 2010s. Excited to see this @BHcityleaders graduate take the reins, promising to bring "Manchesterism" to Whitehall and "10
