FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Release #038-00
Friday, February 4, 2000
Contact: Sunny Mindel/Edward Skyler 212/788-2958
The first bill before me is Introductory Number 668, sponsored by Speaker Vallone
in conjunction with my Administration. This legislation would allow any former
Mayor who is without health insurance coverage to receive such benefits from
the City of New York when he reaches the age of sixty-two.
A Mayor may not serve in office long enough to become eligible for City health
benefits. Therefore, it is possible that a former chief executive could be left
without health insurance coverage in his latter years.
With four former Mayors now all over the age of sixty-two, it is appropriate
that we ensure that those who served this City will never have to worry about
the loss of their health care benefits.
For the reasons previously stated, I will now sign the bill.